Materials Aide

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Per-diem Materials Attendant to inventory and replenish the assigned unit with medical/surgical supplies, patient linen, oxygen and related items. You will support unit operations and collaborate with Nursing, Staff and the Materials Coordinator.

Responsibilities include distributing linen, receiving products, maintaining par levels, coordinating deliveries, and ensuring a clean, orderly supply area.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Computer literacy required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to count and maintain neat, orderly work areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to internal and external clients and patients.
• Receive medical/surgical products and replenish user areas via totes program.
• Inventory supply par level areas.
• Return overstocked items for credit daily.
• Maintain clean and orderly supply areas.
• Inventory and order medical gases as per par level.
• Coordinate deliveries and respond to user requests for supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Schedule: Per-diem

To inventory and replenish the assigned unit with medical/surgical supplies, patient linen, oxygen and associated supplies. Function as support person to these units.

Job Relationships: Communicates and collaborates with Nursing and Staff for their assigned units. Communicates and collaborates with Materials Coordinator. Reports to CSR Manager.

Authority: Attendant has the authority to replenish use areas up to par(s) and to adjust for spikes in product usage.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• \"Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.\" Distribute clean linen.
• Receive medical/surgical products and replenish user area via the totes program.
• Inventory supply par level areas.
• Return for credit overstocked items to the proper location on a daily basis.
• Maintain supply area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Inventory and order medical gases as per par level.
• Act as a materials trouble-shooter coordinating deliveries to requesters and by thinking and acting in a proactive manner.
• Monitor and replenish patient linen and soiled linen bags as needed in order to maintain a sufficient supply in the area.
• Respond to user requests for needed supplies and coordinating delivery of same to requester.
• Perform other duties as required by manager.

Responsibilities / Non-Essential Functions

N/A

Reporting Requirements

• To CSR Manager and Coordinator Shipment Discrepancies.
• Completing assignment sheets daily and signing off.

Accountability

• Accurately inventorying user locations.
• Accountable for the timeliness of the transmission.
• Responsible for reporting to supervisor any unmet customer needs.
• Accountable for notifying nurse managers of any unmet needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum Experience: Computer literate.

• Minimum skills/abilities: Communication skills.
• Must be able to count and be detail oriented, neat and orderly.

Certification/Licensure: N/A

Compensation

Range: $19.34 - $28.74.

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to:

• benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.

We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Compliance and Verification

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.