Central Materials Associate

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Central Materials Associate to their team in Corbin, KY!

This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of supplies and equipment essential for patient care within the healthcare facility. Duties include physical product or equipment receipt, accurate product storage, distribution, and maintaining inventory accuracy, within stringent ERP system guidelines.

Essential Duties:
• Fulfill requisitions and distribute supplies to various departments.
• Obtain necessary authorizations and signatures for delivered items.
• Assist with urgent department deliveries and prioritize requests to meet clinical needs promptly.
• Receive/intake incoming shipments of medical supplies and equipment.
• Verify shipments against purchase orders and packing slips for accuracy.
• Breakdown shipments and stage shipments for receipt into ERP system.
• Put away supplies to facilitate easy retrieval and inventory control, maintaining accreditation storage requirements, for stock rotation, and expiration.

•Monitor inventory levels (cycle count) and participate in periodic physical inventory counts.

• Identify and report expired or damaged inventory for proper disposal or replacement.

• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain cleanliness in storage and work areas.

•Work closely with procurement, clinical staff, and other departments to ensure supply needs are met efficiently.

• Provide support during audits and inspections related to materials management.

Qualifications:

• High School/GED - Required
• One year of related job experience - required
• One to two years of health care distribution management experience - preferred

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.