NEW* Material Management Aide {CUPE C-26-498}

North Bay Regional Health Centre; North Bay; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking a purchasing/stocking clerk for the Purchasing Department to support efficient distribution of medical supplies, equipment, environmental supplies and pharmaceuticals to patient and non-patient areas across sites. You will manage unit requirements, follow established quotas, and ensure accurate data entry with a high standard of accuracy.

A Grade 12 education, knowledge of inventory systems, and a valid driver’s license are required; bilingual

Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduate or equivalent required
• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies required
• Experience in use of an Automated Inventory Management System required
• Data Entry - 10 Key (6000 keystrokes/hour, 95% accuracy) required
• Knowledge and experience with computers (e.g. Meditech, MS Outlook) required
• Valid Drivers’ license required
• Ministry of Transportation driver’s abstract required
• Experience in use of handheld terminals is an asset

Responsibilities

• Distribute medical/surgical supplies, equipment, environmental supplies, stationary deliveries, lab specimens and pharmaceuticals to patient and non-patient areas at all sites.
• Manage and replenish unit requirements accurately following established quotas.

Skills

Manual material handling

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with minimal supervise

Safety culture awareness

Bilingual English/French (asset)

Data entry accuracy

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Automated Inventory Management System

Meditech

MS Outlook

Handheld terminals (asset)

Job description

Department: Purchasing Department

To provide efficient, timely distribution of medical/surgical supplies, equipment, environmental supplies, stationary deliveries, lab specimens and pharmaceuticals to patient and non-patient areas at all sites. Manage and replenish unit requirements accurately following established quotas.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge

• Grade 12 graduate or equivalent required
• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies required
• Experience in use of an Automated Inventory Management System required
• Data Entry - 10 Key (6000 keystrokes/hour, 95% accuracy) required
• Knowledge and experience with computers (e.g. Meditech, MS Outlook) required
• Valid Drivers’ license required
• Ministry of Transportation driver’s abstract required
• Experience in use of handheld terminals is an asset

Skills/Abilities

• Must be physically fit and able to safely push/pull supply carts (up to 50 kg)
• Able to frequently lift and reach (up to 22 kg)
• Able to occasionally handle equipment exceeding 50 kg with assistance
• Knowledge of good body mechanics and their application required
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Good interpersonal skills required
• Must be available for scheduled shifts and call-ins
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is an asset

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the CUPE Local 139 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER