Materials Technician

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Materials Technician monitors and maintains inventory levels in a complex inventory system at Townsen Memorial Hospital. The position receives and processes orders for materials and merchandise, using order-tracking systems to process orders and record prices, delivery dates, inventory status, customer information, and other transaction-related data. The technician coordinates and participates in annual physical inventory, manages surplus and storage areas, labels new equipment with inventory barcodes and stock tags, and prepares inventory data for computer entry. The role also receives and processes incoming supply shipments, receives and issues property items, maintains accurate and functional stock, and logs materials entering or leaving inventory. The technician confirms orders, updates shipping status, documents backorders or delivery delays, disposes of obsolete items, resolves routine storage-location and inventory-discrepancy issues, and reports damages or discrepancies according to applicable procedures. Other duties may be assigned. Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities focused on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Its stated mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care. The organization describes diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as core values and is committed to advancing healthcare for its patients, communities, and colleagues. Compensation is determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months of clerical experience.
BLS certification, or ability to complete certification within 90 days of hire.
General knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or inventory control.
General knowledge of clerical work, word processing, and/or Microsoft Excel/Office skills.
Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
Ability to organize efficiently.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in the annual physical inventory.
Manage surplus and storage areas of the inventory section.
Affix inventory barcodes and stock tags to new equipment.
Prepare inventory data for entry into the computer.
Receive and process incoming shipments of material supply goods.
Receive and issue property items.
Ensure stock is accurate and functional.
Log materials received into or taken from inventory.
Confirm orders, update shipping status, and document backorders or delivery delays.
Dispose of obsolete items.
Resolve routine problems involving property locations in storage and inventory discrepancies.
Report damages and discrepancies according to applicable procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.