Materials Management Specialist

Entity: Owensboro Health System | Department: Materials Management | Work Hours: mon thru fri 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekend rotation | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary

Monitors, stocks, and transports supplies and/or equipment for assigned area(s) within the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains stock levels.
• Identifies, removes, and disposes of defective or expired items.
• Ensures timely delivery of supplies and equipment as needed and requested.
• Investigates and troubleshoots any inventory issues/problems.
• Maintains accurate tracking records for all inventory. This may include the update and maintenance of the Omnicell database.
• Transfers and credits stock to department(s) in the inventory system.
• May be required to travel to off-site locations to deliver supplies.
• May be responsible for the operation of hydraulic lift, fork lift, and pallet jack.
• May be required to receive packages from loading dock and confirm receipts in Workday via purchase order (PO) number.
• May investigate and trouble shoot Omni cell issues. May clear machines and correct inventory.
• May conduct cycle counts to ensure inventories are correct.
• May fill in other job responsibilities for absent staff.
• May assist outside staff with entering orders into system.

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under general supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferred

Education

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred


Licensure/Certification/Registration

No licensure/certification/registration required


Organizational Responsibilities

Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

Additional Job Information

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.
• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Selection:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Carrying 2575 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Occasionally

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure

Low-risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.