Materials Technician

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Materials Technician at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, Alabama. The role involves routine ordering and stocking of supplies, ensuring correct delivery to departments, and rotating stock to maintain freshness and availability.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma and may have up to one year of experience in medical supply or equipment. Knowledge of inventory management is preferred, with a strong focus on accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience in medical supply and/or equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory or materials management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle routine ordering and stocking of supplies with proper receipt and tracking.
• Deliver supplies to the correct department and rotate stock as needed.
• Check for expired products and maintain accurate inventory records.
• May take on additional duties within scope of the role.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Highlights: Summary: The Materials Technician shall be responsible for routine ordering and stocking of supplies, to include proper receipt, tracking, and delivery of supplies to the correct department. This individual will be responsible for rotating stock and routinely checking for expired products. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. One year experience in medical supply, and/or equipment preferred. Knowledge of inventory or materials management preferred.

License/Certificates

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Must have organizational, telephone and computer skills.
• Must be able to follow written, oral or electronic instructions.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

Position requires sitting for 5% of the workday and mobility 90% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 150 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Position is subject to heat, wetness, noise vibrations, and atmospheric conditions, including gases, odors and dust. Frequent exposure to outdoors. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location

Baptist Medical Center South

Job

Materials Technician

Job Type

Regular-Full time Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.