MATERIALS MANAGEMENT TECH

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Materials Management Technician to manage storeroom operations, maintain inventories, and support daily supply distribution. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, data entry, and local travel as needed at Covenant Health facilities in East Tennessee.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma, basic typing and math skills, and familiarity with computer systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Typing, mathematics, and ten key calculator skills.
• Must be able to read with comprehension and perform basic arithmetic.
• Familiarity with computer hardware/software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unpacks items received and verifies shipment accuracy.
• Maintains perpetual inventory records via data entry.
• Conducts periodic and annualInventory counts to verify system accuracy.
• Delivers stock and maintains supplies in department areas and off-site locations.
• Cleans, prepares, and stores medical equipment per infection control standards.
• Prepares return paperwork and property cards for records.

Skills

Storeroom management

Inventory control

Data entry

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Typing

Mathematics

Ten key calculator

Computer literacy

Tools

Ten key calculator keypad

Computer hardware/software familiarity

Job description

Overview

Materials Management Technician

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care anda personaltouch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, thefacilityoffers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, MethodistMedical Centercombinesstate-of-the-arttechnology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care.Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medicalexpertiseand innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Job Objectives:

Requisition, receive, store, stock and distribute supplies and maintain inventories according to established schedules and procedures using data entry for stocking lists and inventory control. Requisition, receive, store, stock and distribute medical supplies. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and obtain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Unpacks items received, verifying accuracy of shipment.
• Maintains perpetual inventory records of materiel received and issued via data entry.
• Maintains data materiel by established clerical procedures;
• Conducts periodic inventory of on-hand stock verifying system and shelf count accuracy; Conducts an annual (or more frequent) complete inventory count to verify system accuracy.
• Delivers stock and maintains supply levels in departmental areas having nurse servers and mini-supply rooms; delivers supplies, forms and equipment among offices and departments in MMC and off campus sites which includes driving off campus for mail and clinical deliveries and pick up.
• Cleans, prepares and stores medical equipment and supplies using established infection control techniques where applicable.
• Provides support for delivery of large volume capital deliveries and their short term storage as required.
• Maintains distribution and inventory of medical gas cylinders.
• Prepares proper return paperwork for any returned goods including repairs;
• Prepares property card paperwork and maintains proper perpetual filing of same.
• Local travel required.
• NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Other duties as assigned.
• HEALTH/SAFETY/COMPETENCE: Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others. Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population assigned. Must demonstrate competency of the unit specific functions described in the performance continuum and skill lists.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Courses should include typing, mathematics, ten key calculator. Must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly, and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Must understand instructions and be proficient in the use of a ten key calculator or computer calculator keypad. Familiarity with computer hardware and software is preferred. Must be capable of successfully completing on-the-job training in hospital methods and office procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

Storeroom, inventory control, detail posting experience, and understanding of hospital supplies are preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.