MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Materials Handler

Shipping & ReceivingPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeBaltimore, MD, USA$18.40 - $29.74 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED, or equivalent, is required.
Less than one year and six months of related experience is required.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to read, comprehend, and write in English.

Responsibilities

Assist in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.
Follow appropriate procedures within MMIS/Par Excel to maintain inventory-system integrity and eliminate stock-outs in the warehouse and nursing units.
Contribute to department goals and objectives and follow department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards; comply with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Identify and troubleshoot problems and track flow through the Materials Management information systems.
Maintain effective working relationships with other departments and participate in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Prepare, compare, and/or check reports, records, and other related data as needed.
Monitor inventory levels, prepare purchase orders when stock reaches reorder points, inventory user storage areas, replenish inventory, stock vendor deliveries, and contact established vendors to order routine supplies.
Prepare and maintain shipping records, bills of lading, and other shipment documentation; organize and maintain records about stock levels, quantities issued, and related data; maintain department records, reports, and files.
Receive incoming materials, supplies, and equipment; compare packing slips with purchase orders; inspect shipments for damage or defects; record discrepancies or damage and notify a supervisor or purchasing personnel.
Receive supply requests, select stock from inventory, load distribution vehicles, distribute supplies and special instruments to requesting departments, and obtain authorization for accepted items.
Remove outdated sterile or other unused supplies and return them to central supply for reprocessing or to general stores for disposition.
Uncrate and assemble equipment and ensure patient-care equipment is properly labeled and inspected; mark inventory articles with identification codes as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with computerized inventory management systems is preferred.
Basic computer skills are preferred.

About the Job

General Summary of Position
Receives inspects stores delivers and issues materials supplies and equipment. Maintains inventory levels by checking shelves restocks supply carts and maintains supply records. May perform a variety of cleaning tasks and maintains clean and sanitary conditions in all Food Service area which may include dishwashing pot washing general sanitation cleaning and use of kitchen equipment if applicable. May assist in the service and storage of food if applicable.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assists in the care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.

Assures appropriate procedures are followed within MMIS/Par Excel to maintain integrity of the inventory system to eliminate stock-outs in warehouse and nursing units.

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.

Identifies and troubleshoot problems and track flow through the Materials Management information systems.

Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

May be required to prepare compare and/or check reports records and other related data.

Monitors inventory levels: Prepares purchase orders when stock item reaches reorder point. Inventories user storage areas and replenishes inventory as needed. Stocks vendor delivers in warehouse or supply room and contacts established vendors to order routine supplies.

Prepares and maintains shipping records makes up bills of lading and other documentation for shipment of materials parts finished goods and related items. Organizes and maintains records pertinent to stock levels supply quantities issued and other data. Maintains department records reports and files as required.

Receives incoming materials supplies and equipment and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment against purchase order. Inspects shipments for damages or defects records discrepancies or damages in shipment and notifies supervisor or purchasing personnel.

Receives requests for supplies selects stock from inventory loads distribution vehicles and distributes supplies and special instruments to requisitioning departments. Obtains authorization for accepted items.

Removes outdated sterile or other unused supplies and returns them to central supply for reprocessing or to general stores for disposition.

Uncrates and assembles equipment and ensures that patient care equipment has been properly labeled and inspected. Marks inventory articles with identification codes as needed.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED required or
equivalent. required

Experience

Less than 1 year 6 months related experience required and
Experience working with computerized inventory management systems preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to perform mathematic calculations including addition subtractions multiplication and division.
Verbal and written communications.
Ability to read comprehend and write the English language.
Basic computer skills preferred.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $18.40 - USD $29.74 /Hr.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $29M
Headquarters: Columbia, MD
Founded: 1999

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