Material Service Specialist, 40hrs, Days

UMass Memorial Health; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health seeks a dedicated Material Service Specialist to join their team in Leominster, MA. The role focuses on inventory management and supply distribution to ensure the efficient operation of patient care areas. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a valid driver's license. With opportunities for full-time hours, this position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality patient care within a dynamic health system.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control.
• 1 year of computerized inventory control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Restocks & distributes supplies to patient care areas.
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
• Operates company vehicles for supply transport.

Skills

Communication

Inventory Control

Analytical Ability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Material Service Specialist, 40hrs, Days

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Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

Schedule Details:

Holidays - One Major Winter Holiday, Monday through Friday

Scheduled Hours:

7:00AM-3:30PM

Shift:

1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours:

40

Cost Center:

24030 - 6140 Materials Management

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Everyone Is a Caregiver

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

The Materials Service Specialist performs a wide range of materials management duties to include par leveling, restocking and distribution of supplies and equipment, courier services, the processing of incoming and outgoing mail, shipping, receiving and the utilization of the computerized Materials Management (MM) information system for inventory control.

I. Major Responsibilities:

• Par levels, restocks & distributes supplies & equipment to patient care areas according to customer needs, departmental schedules, polices & procedures and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Responds to phone requests for supplies & equipment according to customer needs, departmental schedules, polices & procedures.
• Picks supplies for daily “add-on” surgical procedures according to customer needs, departmental schedules, polices & procedures.
• Sorts & processes all incoming and outgoing mail according to customer needs, departmental policies & procedures and U.S. postal service guidelines.
• Performs all duties related to the shipping & receiving of all incoming & outgoing supplies, materials & equipment according to customer needs, departmental policies & procedures, vendor & carrier delivery schedules.
• Maintains & distributes all specialty patient use equipment according to customer needs, departmental policies & procedures and regulatory agency guidelines. This includes crash carts, intubation boxes, specialty carts etc.
• Provides courier services according to customer needs and departmental policies & procedures.
• Operates company vehicles in compliance with departmental policies & procedures, the Registry of Motor Vehicles and Department of Transportation guidelines.
• Utilizes good inventory control practices. Monitors floor stock & stockroom inventory according to departmental policies & procedures, to ensure all items are being rotated and outdated supplies are removed.
• Conducts semi-annual inventory counts in an accurate manner, according to departmental policies & procedures.
• Confers with nursing personnel to suggest changes in par levels and supply utilization to maintain cost effective & time efficient use of supplies, equipment etc.
• Meets established productivity standards.
• Facilitates and promotes the sharing of knowledge and content throughout departments.
• Takes responsibility for ensuring that all work outcomes satisfy the UMass Memorial Health System True North.
• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital and serve as a role model for CARES values.
• Adheres to change control processes.
• Participates in cross training to optimize department resources.
• Demonstrates excellent attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Demonstrates a friendly, responsive, service-minded attitude to all internal and external customers.
• Communicates ideas effectively. Shares information and keeps others properly informed. Gives, and is open to useful feedback.
• Adheres to the HealthAlliance Hospital Code of Conduct and Behavior Standards and dress code.
• Complies with established environment of care/safety policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
• Maintains and fosters an organized, clean and safe work environment.
• Contributes to the development and application of process improvements.
• Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices and reads and responds to e mails on a regular basis.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
• Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
• Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
• Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes in maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
  
  

II. Position Qualifications:

All responsibilities are essential job functions.

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
  
  

Preferred:

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
  

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to use various computer software applications.
• Analytical and computational ability.
• Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English.
  
  

Preferred:

• 1 year of computerized inventory control, distribution and warehousing experience.
  
  

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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