Material Specialist

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a warehouse inventory associate to manage medical supplies across designated departments. The role emphasizes accurate par level management, timely replenishment, and meticulous labeling for patient chargeable items.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and prefer experience in warehouse receiving or distribution. Strong computer and communication skills are essential in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience with warehouse receiving or distribution of supplies preferred.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies helpful.
• Good computer skills and good verbal communication required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains medical supplies inventory for designated departments.
• Counts par levels and replenishes per established schedule.
• Organizes storage areas in a neat, orderly manner.
• Notifies lead distribution technician when stock is low or outage occurs.
• Labels patient chargeable items with date and charge number; ensures accuracy with receiving slips.
• Rotates incoming supplies to prevent expiration; checks for expired goods.
• Maintains clean, orderly work areas and proper storage locations.
• Works to provide high level of service to patient care areas.

Skills

Medical supplies knowledge

Computer skills

Telephone skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in experience preferred. Previous experience with warehouse/receiving or distribution of supplies preferred. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains medical supplies inventory for designated departments.
• Accurately counts par levels and replenishes par levels per established schedule.
• Organizes storage areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Notifies lead distribution technician when any stock levels reaches critical low levels or outage.
• Ensures that all patient chargeable items are clearly and accurately labeled with date and charge number. Accuracy in matching goods with receiving slips.
• Accuracy in counting supplies on assigned par levels.
• Accuracy in checking for expired goods.
• Amends par level sheets to meet the needs of the department.
• Rotates incoming supplies with supplies on the shelf to ensure that no products expire.
• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Ensures the highest possible level of service to patient care areas through accurate inventory of par stock areas.
• Ensures the rotation of medical supplies within the par stock area on each nursing unit.
• Assumes responsibility for over the counter issues, courier service and bed storage/transfer services.
• Ensures all work areas are clean and orderly.
• Ensure materials and supplies are placed properly in designated location for distribution.
• SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies Good computer skills Good telephone skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases Subject to many interruptions Occasional pressure due to multiple orders Moderate noise environment Clean, well-lit and comfortable climate PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum