Materials Aide

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Per-diem helper to inventory and replenish medical/surgical supplies, patient linen, oxygen, and related items on the assigned unit. The role functions as a support person to unit teams, ensuring supplies are available for patient care operations.

The position requires strong communication with Nursing, Materials Coordinator, and CSR Manager, and involves counting, organization, and timely replenishment to maintain par levels and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be computer literate and able to operate standard hospital systems.
• Strong communication and accuracy in handling supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to internal clients and patients.
• Distribute clean linen and replenish supplies.
• Inventory supply par levels and monitor usage.
• Coordinate deliveries and returns of medical/surgical products.
• Maintain clean, orderly supply area.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Schedule: Per-diem To inventory and replenish the assigned unit with medical/surgical supplies, patient linen, oxygen and associated supplies.

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 Pars and to adjust for spikes in products 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 are 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 delivers 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.

B. Responsibilities/Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as required by manager.
• N/A

Reporting Requirements

• To CSR Manager and Coordinator Shipment Discrepancies.
• Completing assignments 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

These 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 Employer/Disabled/Veterans