What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Management Specialist position at Kaiser Permanente?
Under indirect supervision, has been cross trained to perform a variety of materiel management functions such as: maintaining inventory availability based upon consumption/stat demand needs of the customer; documenting and tracking product usage, orders, delivery cycles; inspecting/validating that the correct items have been received and are the appropriate item for the use; delivering stock and non-stock items; storing products, coordinating product returns; sorting mail, operating materiel handling equipment. May operate fork lift, post US Mail, and/or perform inventory analysis using Materials Management System (MMS). May be required to use personal vehicle to transport self between facilities.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
- Inventories supply areas.
- Prepares written documentation or transmits replenishment needs.
- Changes inventory levels based upon data, customer input and knowledge of inventory supply and lead time for replenishment.
- May perform inventory analysis.
- Delivers supplies, linen, medical records, mail, pharmaceuticals, lab specimens, radiology films, hazardous materials and other items to customers according to prescribed routes and STAT customer needs, within specified time frames.
- Responds to customer needs and requests for stock and non-stock supplies.
- Determines if standard stock/formulary item can meet request and achieves understanding of customer need if it cannot.
- Verifies accuracy of stock/part number, unit of issue, quantity, and time supply required.
- Completes and corrects recharge and order processing documents as needed.
- Rotates and restocks supply shelves, checking for and removing outdated supplies.
- Maintains organized, clean and labeled supply areas.
- Completes documents to adjust/reorganize inventory as required.
- Receives deliveries, may assist in unloading trucks.
- Inspects delivery for damage, quality, verifies accuracy, quantity, and ensures items received meet order specifications.
- Maintains delivery records.
- Responds appropriately to customer inquires regarding Logistics Services support.
- May research request using telephone and/or computer methods.
- Assists customers with return order or repair process.
- Ensures adequate documentation, packaging needs, and arranges shipping/ transportation.
- Sorts mail and other items to ensure efficient and timely distribution.
- May post US Mail.
- Operates equipment for lifting and transporting supplies such as pallet jacks (manual and electric), hand trucks, and flat bed carts following established safety procedures.
- May operate fork lift.
- KP Service Standards: Follows LMPs ABCs: Takes Initiative: Positive first impression, ask how you can help and give information Take Responsibility: Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership Take Care: Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy Take Pride: Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Six (6) months experience in a similar position required.
- N/A
- Drivers License (in location where applicable)
- Must pass basic math test and Typing 15 wpm (Must successfully complete all testing prior to or within posting period).
- Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work at multiple sites and transport self between facilities.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- DMV printout if utilizing equipment requiring licensure.
- Experience in a medical products environment.
Notes:
- Hours and shifts will vary based on operational needs.
- May work weekends and float to all MOB and all hospital medical centers.
Salary : $25 - $28