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UPMC; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Steubenville seeks a Supervisor of Materials Management to oversee location-based duties and coordinate patient care support functions in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes professional communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff, adherence to safety and privacy standards, and ongoing process improvements.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification to be obtained within 3 months of hire; on-site role with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write English.
• Must follow oral and written directions.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates professionally with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Responds to questions and requests in a timely, service-oriented manner.
• Ensures accurate patient information is shared with care teams.
• Uses nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and educate in patient care.
• Plans and prioritizes care and orders in accordance with standards.
• Maintains confidentiality of information at all times.
• Identifies safety concerns and participates in quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Team collaboration

Reading and writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Purpose:

The Supervisor of Materials Management wil assign employee location as activity dictates. Separate job duties aresignificant only to the location of the job being performed.

Purpose:

The Supervisor of Materials Management wil assign employee location as activity dictates. Separate job duties aresignificant only to the location of the job being performed.

Responsibilities:

• Communicates professionally and effectively with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, hospital departments, community agencies, and external partners through phone, electronic, and in-person interactions.
• Responds to questions, concerns, and requests in a clear, timely, and service-oriented manner, using appropriate follow-up, communication channels, and chain of command to prevent service delays.
• Shares relevant patient and departmental information with appropriate care providers to support continuity of care and timely resolution of issues.
• Uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and educate in support of individualized patient care.
• Collects and evaluates patient physical, psychosocial, and health history information to support care planning and prioritization.
• Plans and implements patient care, physician orders, treatments, and care plan interventions accurately, timely, and in accordance with established standards.
• Educates patients and families based on assessed learning needs, abilities, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and follows established emergency protocols and drills.
• Uses the medication administration system in compliance with applicable requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Supports a respectful, team-focused work environment by assisting with orientation, training, process changes, staffing needs, workload coverage, and improvement suggestions as appropriate.
• Models professional, customer-focused behaviors that reflect the hospital's mission, vision, values, quality principles, Standards of Behavior, and service expectations.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies, procedures, standards of care, safety practices, infection control requirements, emergency protocols, risk management expectations, and corporate compliance requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, employee, hospital, disciplinary, performance, and pay-related information at all times.
• Identifies safety concerns, malfunctioning equipment, workflow issues, and opportunities to improve care quality, patient safety, service, operational efficiency, and resource utilization.
• Participates in department-based process improvement, organization-wide performance improvement, quality initiatives, and patient safety activities.
• Uses hospital supplies, equipment, technology, time, and financial resources responsibly and in alignment with department and organizational goals.
• Plans, prioritizes, and completes assigned work accurately, thoroughly, and on time while maintaining productivity, quality, and service expectations.
• Maintains required licensure, certification, registration, health work requirements, mandatory in-services, departmental communications, attendance expectations, and ongoing education as applicable.
• Supports hospital and departmental growth initiatives, positive community relationships, access to services, and activities that advance the organization's mission and goals.
• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must have the ability to read, speak, and write the English language.
• Must follow oral and written direction.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) . BLS provider or obtain within 3 months of hire

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran