Materials Management Clerk-Temp. Position

Astera Health is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Materials Management Clerk at the Wadena Clinic. This position is a temporary position with an established end date of October 16, 2026. Any extension beyond this date is contingent upon staffing needs and is not guaranteed.

This position is scheduled for 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period, Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. Astera Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and retirement. We also support work-life balance through benefits such as paid time off, and long-term disability and our employee wellness initiative.

Essential Duties:

• Replenishes and rotates products to maintain dated stock supply. Refills Omni Cell and does cycle counts.
• Picks and delivers product requests and special-order receipts to appropriate departments, Omnicells or persons, tracking, and filing appropriate records of receipt and delivery.
• Consistently reviews stock on hand for expiration status and removes any outdated product from stock areas (warehouse and Omnicells).Disposes of the product in a manner consistent with hospital policy.
• Receives, sorts, and records products for inventory control.
• Routinely counts stock on hand, verifies, and adjusts inventory records for inventory control.
• Inspects shipments for damage, shortages, and defects for product control.
• Packages and returns supplies to companies as needed for product returns.
• Fulfills employee order requests.
• Operates mail machine and prepares outgoing mail.
• Utilizes “Body Substance” infection control methods in performance of daily tasks.
• Works cooperatively with members of other departments to maintain interdepartmental relationships.
• Performs Oracle data input.
• Act as backup for courier service to rural clinics, Hospital Departments, and other locations as needed. This includes stops at the bank, post office, Rehab, Fair Oaks Lodge, and other areas around town.
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

• Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment and software
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to customer service excellence
• Possess cross-cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships
• Ability to perform tasks both collaboratively and independently
• Demonstrates concern for patients of all ages, visitors, and co-workers
• Maintains confidentiality of information and privacy compliance

Physical Requirements:
Heavy Duty: exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, or 10-20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body (based on U.S. Department of Labor data). Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. The following physical activities are required to perform the job:
Occasionally (up to 33% of work time): Standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crouching, smelling, color vision.
Frequently (34-66% of work time): Walking, carrying, stooping, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, near acuity vision.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Class D MN Driver’s License
• Or combined years of relevant education and experience to perform the essential duties of this position.

Astera Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.