Materials Management Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Seattle is seeking a Materials Management Technician to assist in maintaining medical supply needs and equipment acquisition for various facilities. This role involves controlling supplies, assisting with sterilization processes, and requires a High School Diploma. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and prefer experience in inventory control. This is a full-time entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to assist in inventory control and par stocking.
• Familiarity with basic office computer software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in controlling medical and office supplies.
• Prepare and package instruments for sterilization.
• Work closely with the Supervisor for procurement improvements.
• Participate in educational activities to enhance personal skills.

Skills

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)

Job description

Job Summary

The Materials Management Technician (MMT), under the direction of a Materials Management Specialist, assists in maintaining Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington's day-to-day standardized medical and office supply needs and equipment acquisition for one or more designated facilities. This includes ordering, receiving, inventory control, linen, supply and equipment distribution, repairs, instrument reprocessing and/or infection control. The MMT works with other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington departments in support of the Materials Management functions.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists in controlling medical supplies, office supplies, printed materials, linen and small equipment within a Medical Center, Campus or Administrative building. Assists with identification of what should be in stock, organization of the storage space, and the maintenance of appropriate levels of stock in the patient care, ancillary and administrative areas. Processes supply and equipment orders to assure the timely receipt of goods. Helps to troubleshoot Materials procurement problems within the medical facility. Assists with cost control by identifying ways to improve the Materials process. Data enters orders and receipts into the Materials Management computer system and completes other computer tasks as delegated by the Supervisor.
• Assists with central reprocessing, sterilization, and infection control processes. Prepares and packages instruments for sterilization in compliance with accepted Infection Control standards. Assists with documentation in compliance with Quality Assurance standards. Ensures that all cleaning equipment is properly handled, cleaned and appropriately maintained. Identifies and reports potential and actual hazards in central reprocessing, sterilization, and infection control processes to the Supervisor.
• Works closely with the Supervisor to plan improvements to the procurement and sterilization processes. Assists as needed with problem identification and resolution of the Materials functions. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for continued growth and self-evaluation. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational efforts to meet these needs. Participates in staff orientation, MMT meetings and education activities.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Additional Requirements

• Customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inventory control and par stocking experience.
• Sterile reprocessing and infection control experience.
• Familiar with basic office computer software.
• Sterile reprocessing certification.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

Location: Seattle, WA