What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Management Tech position at USPI?
The Materials Management Tech is responsible for procuring all hospital supplies except food and drugs. The position’s responsibilities include receiving, stocking, and case-pulling supplies and assisting Accounts Payable with receivers. Other duties are assigned by the Materials Manager.
- Performs receiving and shipping of materials and equipment, staging incoming and out-going supplies and equipment, stock put-away and rotation, cycle-counting, PAR and requisition replenishment, order filling and delivery to user departments throughout the facility.
- Replenishes PAR managed supplies in correct bin locations, rotates stock and checks expiration date.
- Ensures accurate and timely replenishment processes and works effectively with clinical departments to address supply requirements.
- Responsible for the daily surgical case pulling and monitors schedule for add on cases.
- Makes updates stock file as needed to maintain an accurate database.
- Participates in quarterly inventory, assuring accurate counts.
- Attends hospital and department in-services and meetings when required.
- Demonstrates discretionary ability in establishing priorities.
- Enforces good housekeeping practices daily to eliminate congestion, clutter, and safety hazards and maintains a neat and orderly appearance of the dock, receiving, and staging areas. The Storeroom area should be clear of clutter including cardboard, pallets, and rubbish.
- Works closely with A/P to achieve smooth invoice processing, resolving invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Performs all other duties assigned by the Director of Materials Management and/or MM Supervisor.
Required Skills:
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- One year minimum OR Materials Management experience required.
- Customer Service
- Type minimum of 40 wpm preferred.
- Computer experience is helpful.
- Able to deal tactfully with public and other staff members.
- Must possess the ability to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.