Job Description

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Facility:

2900 Lamb Cir - Christiansburg

Requisition Number:

R162722 MATERIALS MGMT SPECIALIST I (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Materials Management Specialist I coordinates, administers, implements and assists in the development of the supply support system which operates efficiently and meets the needs of the patient and the site/organization Materials Management Department. Cleans, prepares, and transports medical equipment.

The Materials Management Specialist I

• Performs replenishment of supplies stocked to ensure sufficient availability.
• Accomplishes the timely, accurate, and efficient picking and staging of the requisitions. Performs the requisitioning, inspecting, receiving, and stocking of inventory items for maintaining the appropriate par levels. Assembles, repackages, or replenishes kits, components and carts.
• Performs regularly scheduled pick-ups and delivery of medical equipment to ensure availability where required.
• Operates computers, computerized equipment and peripherals. In addition, operates materials handling equipment in the performance of job duties. Duties include assembling, disassembling and labeling of shelving and storage units.
• Monitors supplies for proper labeling, expiration dates and integrity of packaging.
• Requisitions, receives and stocks supplies for assigned area.
• Meets assigned department and Materials Management budgetary goals and department performance indicators or statistics.
• Recommends various cost controls over stock inventories. This includes effective and efficient utilization of system MMIS, product utilization evaluations, responsibility for product changes as directed, recommendation of effective min/max levels and critical order points, resolution of zero picks and daily monitoring of critical supply levels to prevent the onset of critical shortages.
• Coordinates requisitions, receipts and returns for assigned areas using established policies.
• Proficient communication skills to communicate with vendors, physicians, nurses, patients, peers and other healthcare facilities.
• Proficient knowledge and utilization of hardware and software.
• Participates in product evaulations / changes for assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned

What We Require:

Education: High School Diploma or GED Required. Three (3) years of relevant experience in warehouse or materials management operations may be considered in lieu of education requirements.

Experience: None.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Valid Virginia driver's license with positive driving record may be required at community hospitals.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office focus on Excel spreadsheets including formulas, sorting large data sets and printing. Familiarity with automated procurement and inventory control systems. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and work with others in a team setting. Ability to meet deadlines within short timeframes, perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time, and work in a continually changing environment.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$16.18 - $22.65

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

KATHRYN LUSHER

Recruiter Email:

kjlusher@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training