Materials Handler

Orthopedic Outpatient Center

We are currently pursuing a Materials Handler to join our Team of amazing people. We offer the rare and unique opportunity to be a part of building the health care model of the future from the ground up. We are a collaboration of forward-thinking individuals who believe in culture above all. Our state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery center is owned locally and operated by southern Oregon’s finest orthopedic surgeons. They too are committed to creating an environment where the employee’s experience is just as important as the patient one. We offer a position that will continually challenge you without overwhelming or defeating you. We are a Team of genuine support and compassion for each other. Our center is agile, we listen, we evaluate together, and we make the change when needed.

We operate on a schedule nearly unheard of in our field, Monday through Friday days. We are closed on weekends and major holidays. Our benefit package is competitive.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Materials Manager, the Materials Handler is responsible for the receipt and restocking of supplies in a variety of areas of the surgery center. Duties include verification of delivered materials, tracking incoming inventory, stocking shelves, routine monitoring of supply stock areas for low/consumed supplies, developing reorder lists based on min-max levels, breaking down boxes, inventory counts, and other materials related duties as needed. This position may branch into other basic housekeeping and support responsibilities in the sterilization and patient care areas of the business. This position will extend to shared time in the surgical department with duties to include: patient transport, equipment and room set up under direct supervision of a RN.

The employee will support the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Surgery Center, and participate in quality improvement activities.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES include the following:

• Demonstrates competence related to the application of the Surgery Center’s core values.
• Practices all facets of health & safety.
• Practices human resource responsibility.
• Demonstrates competence in performance of duties and responsibilities related to tasks, skills and procedures rendered to the clients served.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic knowledge of medical supplies.
• Ability to lift packages throughout the day
• Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends the English language.
• All employees must be able to provide proof of their identity and their right to work in the United States.
• Basic computer and spreadsheet skills

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience in a health care facility.
• Experience in warehousing related activities.

Key Skills/Knowledge/Ability:

• Average communication skills.
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with other employees.
• Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to adhere to the work schedule and manage time appropriately.
• Ability to handle stress associated with prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to organize work and follow through on own initiative.
• Working knowledge health care facility practices.
• Basic knowledge of medical supplies.
• Basic computer and spreadsheet skills, ability to learn new inventory system software.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Utilizes body mechanics and assistive devices and/or supportive personnel to move

materials, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing in excess of 25 pounds.

• Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, bending body

downward and forward by bending legs and spine, bending legs at knees to come to

rest on knees and extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction are movements

which may be required in carrying out job responsibilities.

• Must be able to express and/or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Possible exposure to hazardous equipment.
• May be standing/walking most of shift
• Visual and aural acuity.
• Possible exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Possible exposure to ASC specific hazardous materials.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Medford, OR 97504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person