Materials Handler

Optum; West Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Materials Handler at our West Nyack, NY location. This onsite role is full time (40 hours/week), Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-4:00 pm EST. Responsibilities include inventory management, receiving, stocking, and equipment care across multiple sites.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, NY driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Training is provided and you must maintain HIPAA compliance while supporting a respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid New York driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in receiving, distribution and computer use for record keeping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to provide coverage to 5 other locations in the market as needed.
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week), 8-hour shifts 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST, Monday - Friday.

Responsibilities

• Supply management including inventory levels, ordering, receiving, unloading, delivering and stocking of supplies; equipment maintenance in back hallways, storage areas and patient care areas.
• Promote a positive, productive work environment and conduct oneself professionally toward coworkers, physicians and patients.
• Interact with others effectively, negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading and responding to feedback.
• Follow and perform duties in alignment with Core Values.
• Integrate Lean principles to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction.
• Follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently.
• Complete annual compliance training on HIPAA/Privacy/Confidentiality/Non-Discrimination/Harassment/Integrity.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

English literacy

Driver's license

Physical strength

Inventory management

Computer skills

Multi-location coverage

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Improve the lives of others while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Materials Handler (2385888 )

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 2 Centerock Road, West Nyack, NY 10994.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST.

We offer on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supply management - this includes maintaining appropriate inventory levels by ordering, receiving, unloading, delivering and stocking of supplies. Includes but not limited to: Equipment management: maintains orderly and clean appearance for all equipment. This includes equipment in back hallways, storage areas and patient care areas
• All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing his or her job responsibilities and conducting themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner toward fellow employees, physicians and patients
• Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co - workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding
• performance from a supervisor
• Performs all duties in a manner which promotes and supports the Core Values
• Integrates Lean principles, practices and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
• Frequently must follow written and oral instructions as well as complete routine tasks independently
• Completes annual compliance training on HIPAA / Privacy / Confidentiality / Non - Discrimination / Harassment / Integrity Statement and signs Agreements
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policies
• Attends training to meet requirements of the job position and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I and other state / federal regulations
• Has regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• Valid New York driver’s license
• Must have reliable form of transportation
• Experience in receiving and distribution and computer use for record keeping
• Ability to lift up to 50 LBS
• Ability to provide coverage to our 5 other locations in the market as needed
• Ability to work any of our full time (40 hours / week), 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm EST from Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with working in a patient care area

Soft Skills:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to exercise good judgment, problem solve, and make decisions
• Ability to work efficiently amidst ongoing distractions
• Ability to work effectively with co - workers, nurses, physicians, and other staff
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and write clearly in English
• Ability to work with initiative, energy, and effectiveness

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $16 - $25 hourly based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call 1-866-566-8715 to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

UnitedHealth Group is a registered service mark of UnitedHealth Group, Inc. The UnitedHealth Group name with the dimensional logo, as well as the dimensional logo alone, are both service marks for the UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.