Material Handler 2 -- Dietary -- Women & Children's Hospital

Responsible for the coordination and delivery of par level supplies to the nursing units. Drives truck and delivers supplies to all departments. Maintains records and information related to inventory management. Receives, inspects and documents incoming material for all departments of Charleston Area Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Takes inventory and interacts with nursing unit staff to determine supply levels and product needs. Performs daily computer download of supply information and documents all inventory activities (adjustments, stock-outs and credits). • Fills supply requisitions for requesting departments and packs items for shipment. Ensures proper charging of supplies to departments. • Loads and unloads supplies from delivery vehicles. • Replenishes warehouse shelves with incoming stock. Replenishes stock of par level supplies on nursing units. • Inspects all products prior to receiving. • Authorizes receipt of incoming products. • Enters all receipt information into the Material Information System. • Performs internet package tracing. • Interacts with hospital and accounting staff to coordinate supply receipt and invoice payment. • Performs research on receiving / invoice discrepancies. • Prepares capital equipment reports for payment purposes. Assigns capital asset property tags. • Drives trucks for delivery of supplies. Delivers supplies to all departments and keeps records of receipt. • Keeps accurate records and files of all activities. • Coordinates patient charging information with Data Management. • Operates warehouse equipment. • Performs general housekeeping tasks. • Responsible for handling all inventoried medical supplies including some medications in secured locations on nursing units.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department’s identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: 6 - 12 months related experience with medical supplies.

Credentials

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Full Time Regular

Location: Women & Children's Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Krysteen M. Sovine krysteen.sovine@vandaliahealth.org