Unit Materials Associate
New Haven, CT 
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Job Description
Job Description
Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Performs a variety of supply related functions which support the organizations patient care efforts. This includes but is not limited to using hand held PC/PAR EX devices to inventory unit supply areas, put away supply orders ,maintain the supply areas in a neat and orderly fashion, identify and process emergency supply orders as needed ,participate in teams to review and make changes to unit supply pars, perform all necessary receiving functions for unit supply deliveries, and general act as an advocate in all areas of medical supplies for units the employee is responsible for Must work as part of a team that includes the patient service manager, nursing, and Materials Representatives to include supply vendors, Customer Service Coordinators, vendors, and other materials staff in order to ensure quality customer service and meeting patient care needs as they relate to supplies. Staff will be assigned 4 to 6 units that they are responsible for;

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran


Responsibilities

  • 1. Must maintain the Standards of Professional Behavior at all times.
  • 2. Ordering and Stocking supply on scheduled day as well as responsible to review unit on off stocking days and fill any supply low and outages via ordering through the Service response center (8-9000) or coordinating through the CCS/CSC.
  • 3. Must also be able to step in other areas as needed to ensure that the organization supply needs are meet.
  • 4. To stock and maintain any assigned ancillary stocking locations (example over Pyxis and precaution stations)
  • 5. Review packing slips and make annotations on discrepancies and report back to supervisor or CCS.
  • 6. Utilize the Par Excellence system and is responsible to reconcile any (White) trackable item on a weekly bases minimal and more frequently if needed. Requisition (Blue) non trackable items on supply ordering days.
  • 7. Must know and manage the use of the HHT (P-Dad) Par Management system/devices
  • 8. Manage and maintain the supply areas in a neat and orderly manner that is conducive to good patent care and maintains in accordance to JCAHO standards. Ensure no over stocking, check for expiration dating and rotating stock.
  • 9. To work in a quiet and respectful manner to promote a good healing environment.
  • 10. To maintain a high quality of Customer Service and interpersonal relation with customers and team mates.
  • 11. Support conversion process to include but limited to relabeling, ordering and swapping out items being changed. To have a knowledge of the product change.
  • 12. Maintain and manage buttons/Labels, bins, probes and any other equipment pertaining to managing the supply ordering system
  • 13. Responds to customer inquiries and request on assigned units

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Degree or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

One to two years of Materials/Supply handling order experience in a patient care unit setting. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Patient Services Managers and Material Management Staff.

LICENSURE

Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrated competency in operating handheld and desktop computer systems as needed for supply ordering, replenishment and project work. (i.e. Lawson). Demonstrated competency in Supply Management concept (eg. PAR level).

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires lifting of cases of supplies up to 50 lbs. Pushing heavy rack tracks loaded with supplies. Operating in confined supply room spaces, and working to OSHA standards.


Additional Information

One to two years of Materials/Supply handling order experience in a patient care unit setting. Demonstrated ability
to work collaboratively with Patient Services Managers and Material Management Staff

Demonstrated competency in operating handheld and desktop computer systems as needed for supply ordering, replenishment and project work. (i.e. Lawson). Demonstrated competency in Supply Management concept (eg. PAR level).


YNHHS Requisition ID

116728

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 to 2 years
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