Materials Processing Specialist

Exciting opportunity! DLMC is hiring a materials processor to work in our materials department. This position will assist the material manager and is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient handling of medical supplies for the entire facility. Knowledge of medical supplies is a plus. Excellent customer service experience required. This is a full-time position Monday-Friday 8AM-5:00PM with potential for some schedule flexibility. Full benefits, competitive pay and retention bonus offered.

As a Gold Certified member of the Planetree Network, DLMC achieves excellence in person-centered care by prioritizing the active participation of patients and their families throughout the healthcare process with an emphasis on partnership, compassion, transparency, inclusion, and quality.

POSITION: Materials Processor

DEPARTMENT: Materials

RESPONSIBLE TO: Materials Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The materials processor is responsible for assisting the materials manager in completing the daily tasks of the Materials department by ensuring the safe and efficient handling of medical supplies for DLMC which includes but are not limited to the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.

QUALIFICATIONS: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Required Education and/or Experience:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent

· Efficient computer capabilities

· Knowledge of filing and responsible for answering and routing calls to appropriate areas

· Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

· Ability to be flexible as the position requires

· Self-motivated and adaptable to fluctuating job duties

Preferred:

· Familiarity with medical supplies, office equipment and procedures

· Experience with an Electronic Inventory Management System Preferred

· Knowledge of GPOs preferred

· Knowledge of medical and medical supply terminology

· Customer service experience preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide exceptional service and care to all patients, customers and team members.

2. Daily restocking and inventory management for all DLMC facility departments

3. Purchasing of supplies, equipment and other needed times for the hospital and rural health clinic

4. Receiving and stickering supplies and logging them into the inventory management system

5. Reconcile purchase orders and delivery invoices

6. Work with Accounts Payable (AP) to ensure all orders are coded properly

7. Monthly outdate management

8. Develops, utilizes, and ensures accuracy of an Electronic Inventory Management System

9. Assists with annual inventory

10. Works with the Materials Manager to standardize all hospital supplies

11. Assist with the preparation of a variety of reports and documents

12. Communicates verbally and via email with Department Heads to ensure that PAR levels for stock are adjusted as needed and maintained

13. Communicates supply shortages with DLMC Department Heads

14. Covers the Materials Manager for vacations, holidays, and other times

15. Ensures that supplies are available for staff 24 hours per day, 7 days per week

16. Attend meetings as requested by administration.

17. Protect patients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.

18. Maintain operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.

19. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

20. Perform other related duties as assigned.

SERVICE STANDARDS: As members of the Deer Lodge medical Center community, we agree to uphold service standards of Accountability, Respect and Teamwork with all members of the team: patients, families, and employees. The following are examples of observable behaviors and performance indicators that demonstrate Accountability, Respect and Teamwork at Deer Lodge Medical Center.

Accountability

• I provide exceptional service
• I maintain a positive attitude
• I anticipate your needs and address your concerns
• I take initiative and follow up as promised

Respect

· I value your unique expertise

· I listen to your perspective and respect your culture and lifestyle

· I am courteous, patient and compassionate

· I communicate clearly, honestly and accurately

· I protect your privacy, confidentiality and space

· I provide care that is centered around your needs, wishes, culture, and lifestyle

Teamwork

· I take a collaborative approach and do not blame others

· I keep you informed and coordinate with all members of the team

· I set clear expectations

· I consider the impact of decisions and how they affect others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical requirements of this position include the following as evaluated on this frequency scale:

Never -0%

Rarely – 1% to 10%

Occasionally – 11% to 33%

Frequently – 34% to 66%

Continuously – 67%+

Sitting – occasionally

Standing – continuously

Walking – continuously

Lifting – frequently up to 50 pounds

Pushing –frequently

Bending – frequently

Squatting – frequently

Kneeling - frequently

Climbing – rarely

Reaching – continuously

Driving – rarely

Fine manipulation – continuously

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirement that may be inherent in the position.

I have reviewed and understand the job description of the Materials Processor. To the best of my knowledge, I believe that I can perform these duties.

I understand that if I am employed, such employment is for an indefinite period of time and that Deer Lodge Medical Center can change wages, benefits, and conditions at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person