Materials Management Specialist

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Materials Management professional to monitor, stock and transport supplies for its hospital operations.

The role requires maintaining stock accuracy, resolving inventory issues, and ensuring timely delivery while operating material handling equipment as needed. A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure in a hospital setting.
• High school diploma or GED or higher preferred.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain stock levels.
• Identify and remove defective or expired items.
• Ensure timely delivery of supplies and equipment.
• Investigate inventory issues and troubleshoot.
• Maintain accurate inventory records (Omnicell/Workday).
• Transfer and credit stock in inventory system.
• May travel to off-site locations to deliver supplies.
• Operate hydraulic lift, forklift, and pallet jack as needed.
• Assist with cycle counts and data entry.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Under stress

Advanced inventory skills

General supervision

Forklift operation (may be required)

Omnicell system

Workday system

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Omnicell database

Workday PO processes

Inventory system

Hydraulic lift / pallet jack operation

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: 2p-10:30p/40hrs per week | Status: Full Time - 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Materials ManagementJob SummaryMonitors, stocks, and transports supplies and/or equipment for assigned area(s) within the organization.Job ResponsibilitiesMonitors and maintains stock levels.Identifies, removes, and disposes of defective or expired items.Ensures timely delivery of supplies and equipment as needed and requested.Investigates and troubleshoots any inventory issues/problems.Maintains accurate tracking records for all inventory. This may include the update and maintenance of the Omnicell database.Transfers and credits stock to department(s) in the inventory system.May be required to travel to off-site locations to deliver supplies.May be responsible for the operation of hydraulic lift, fork lift, and pallet jack.May be required to receive packages from loading dock and confirm receipts in Workday via purchase order (PO) number.May investigate and trouble shoot Omni cell issues. May clear machines and correct inventory.May conduct cycle counts to ensure inventories are correct.May fill in other job responsibilities for absent staff.May assist outside staff with entering orders into system.Skills and AttributesRequires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under general supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.Work ExperienceA minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferredEducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationNo licensure/certification/registration requiredOrganizational ResponsibilitiesAdheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.Additional Job InformationThis job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description.The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.Standard ADA Selection:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyCarrying 2575 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk ExposureLow-riskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.