Materials associate

• Support the daily materials related operations of SSH
• Be proficient in all areas of materials to include: equipment, supply, linen, receiving and distribution
• Represent the department in a positive and professional manner
• Maintains records of assignments, service request and delivery verification
• Maintains appropriate documentation and participates in process improvements and quality improvement programs
• Embraces technology solutions for work practice and processes
• Utilize information systems, telecom services, and office equipment to maximize efficiencies and levels of support given to the assigned area
• Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment
• Delivers, retrieve and track equipment
• Maintain equipment (clean and service as required) to ensure compliance with SMDA and JCAHO regulations
• Supports medical surgical supply program for designated patient care areas
• Responds to emergency supply, and equipment request
• General receiving and distribution functions
• Provides support to mail services and copy center as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Requires at least 1 year of stock, inventory or receiving experience with knowledge of medical supplies and equipment
• PC - electronic experience required
• Basic computer program skills (word, excel, etc.)
• Read and write English
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent telephone skills
• Basic mathematical and communication skills
• Ability to work with automated systems and devices
• Ability to communicate effectively to others
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to pull/push carts or equipment weighing up to 150 pounds and remain on feet 80% of work time

Other support services experience a plus