Materials Handler II Rec-Materials Logistic and Distribution

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is seeking a Materials Handler II to manage inventory, receive and replenish medical supplies, and support clinical departments across the hospital.

Responsibilities include using handheld inventory tools, communicating shortages, and maintaining MMIS records. Requires a HS diploma and 1–3 years of related experience with basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience with inventory or materials management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Receives, inventories, and replenishes supplies across clinical areas.
• Uses handheld inventory module to assess needs for ~300 items in up to 8 areas.
• Communicates stock shortages and usage trends to supervision and staff.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and adheres to storage requirements.

Skills

Inventory management

Customer service

Written communication

Oral communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Materials Handler II Rec-Materials Logistic and DistributionWe use cookies and other tools to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze our web traffic. For more information about these cookies and the data collected, please refer to our web privacy statement.### Materials Handler II Rec-Materials Logistic and DistributionApply: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: JR105242**When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.**This position's primary responsibility will be within the supply chain logistics processes. We are looking for an organized and detail professional to receive and deliver packages. This is a fast paced environment and the attention to detail and communication to the end users is key to providing top quality customer service. The Materials Department is responsible for handling the hospital supplies throughout the clinical units. We provide 24/7 support for adhoc supply requests throughout the hospital both onsite and offsite departments. Candidate should be adaptable and able to learn and provide additional support within the Materials Management Department. Job Summary: Inventories, delivers, and replenishes medical/surgical supplies to various clinical areas throughout the medical center. Acts as the front line liaison to the clinical departments and handle all supply related tasks for the area including assessing supply needs on over 300 line items, inventorying supplies regularly and providing replenishment of supplies.

**Job Description:****Essential Responsibilities:**Uses a handheld inventory module to assess supply needs on approximately 300 items in up to 8 different clinical areas. Becomes familiar with each supply item including nomenclature, unit of measure, and product family and is able to communicate effectively with clinical staff.Replenishes all supply items daily and provides feedback on any stock shortages. Communicates usage trends, shortages, picking errors and damaged items to supervision and the clinical areas.Assures that all necessary information pertaining to inventory issuance and returns is accurately entered into the MMIS. Calculate unit of measure conversion rates.Contacts customers on a daily basis to monitor any service concerns individual departments may be experiencing as it relates to materials management. Conducts analysis to eliminate continuing issues.Maintains a neat, orderly work environment in each of the clinical areas serviced, including rotation of stock, validation of expiration dates, disposable of any refuse, adherence to storage requirements, and neatening of existing stock.**Required Qualifications:**High School diploma or GED required.1-3 years related work experience required.Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.**Competencies:****Decision Making:** Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.**Problem Solving:** Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.**Independence of Action:** Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.**Written Communications:** Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.**Oral Communications:** Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.**Knowledge:** Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.**Team Work:** Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.**Customer Service:** Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.**Physical Nature of the Job:** Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.**Pay Range:**$19.00 - $25.57The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.## As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.