Materials Assistant - School of Dental Medicine

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Materials Assistant to manage storeroom operations and inventory. You will receive deliveries, verify contents against packing slips, and stage items for department delivery, ensuring accurate PO processing and timely replenishment.

Responsibilities include maintaining the storeroom stock, processing orders for dispensaries, and coordinating with Accounts Payable for 3-way matching. Strong communication and customer service are essential.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsabilidades

• Receive daily deliveries and verify contents against packing slips.
• Stage items by unit/department for timely delivery.
• Review purchase orders and receiving steps per packing slip.
• Forward signed packing slips to Accounts Payable for 3-way match.
• Maintain central storeroom stock and routine replenishment.
• Fill and deliver internal storeroom orders and perform inventory counts.

Conocimientos

Inventory management

Receiving shipments

Internal communications

MS Office proficiency

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) offers one of the most forward-looking educational environments in dental medicine in the country. Since its founding in 1868, TUSDM has been committed to leadership in education, patient care, research, and community service. Students obtain an interdisciplinary education, integrated with medicine, with access to training in dental specialties. Clinics at TUSDM provide quality comprehensive care to more than 20,000 individuals annually. Nationally and internationally, the school promotes health and educational programs and researches new procedures, materials, and technologies to improve oral health.

What You'll Do

• The Materials Assistant is responsible for all storeroom operations activities, including inventory tracking.
• The individual receives daily deliveries and verifies accuracy of contents against packing slips; stages delivered items by unit/department in preparation for delivery (at assigned time).
• They will receive orders, review purchase orders and receiving each item per packing slip (noting shortages, damages, backorders on PO).
• The Materials Assistant forwards initialed packing slips from completed POs to Accounts Payable (for 3 way match and vendor payment).
• The individual will be responsible for maintaining the central storeroom stock, e.g. routine order/replenishment.
• They will fill and deliver internal storeroom orders requisitioned by dispensaries/departments, in addition to special deliveries.
• They will perform inventory counts of Dispensaries and Ancillary departments.
• Returns (ships) damaged or incorrectly shipped goods to the vendor.
• The individual will also have daily reporting responsibilities to monitor and track where orders are in the system.
• The individual must be customer service focused and be able to effectively communicate with various constituents across the departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, i.e. GED.
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including word processing, editing and graphics functions, spreadsheet and database knowledge.
• Highly developed sense of integrity and commitment to patient satisfaction.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Strong detail orientation and communication/listening skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic and team player mentality.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking on a consistent basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Experience in a health care setting.

Pay Range

Minimum $20.90, Midpoint $24.90, Maximum $28.90

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.