Materials Manager - Raritan Valley Surgery Center

Responsibilities

• Job Knowledge
  • Responsible for the receipt and distribution of central supply, floor stock, office and stock supplies and rental equipment.
  • Maintains adequate levels of inventory, not letting stock items deplete.
  • Returns/removes excess stock.
  • Signs all packing slips with name, date received and forwards to purchasing.
• Responsible for all inventory control programs in accordance with departments, JCAHO, Pristine Factor, safety and security procedures.
  • Posts all supplies in and out to the computer.
  • Performs quarterly physical inventories.
  • Maintains C.S. distribution and bulk storage areas arranged by sections; labels shelves in areas to note what items belong on what shelves.
  • Keeps carts and shelves to standards: 6” from floor, 18” from ceiling.
  • Monitors, tracks, returns and destroys outdated supplies to ensure that no outdated supply is issued out of C.S.
  • Ensures all receipts have purchase order numbers and are authorized.
  • Checks all incoming shipments for damage.
  • Checks supplies for expired dates.
  • Provides economic and conservative management of surgery center property.
• Demonstrates appropriate awareness of age specific development needs for the population served as it is related to the performance of department duties
• Pulling the Wagon
• Responsible for the department’s accurate record keeping and reporting.
  • Updates equipment logbook daily and assures its accuracy.
  • Posts to computer all items removed from inventory within 24 hours of removal of supply and updates supervisor’s computer daily.
• Meets all established deadlines for the ordering, receipt, delivery and storage of supplies.
  • Checks in and distributes all orders promptly and accurately.
• Utilizes time effectively.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Demonstrates competent usage of proper body mechanics in all activities.
  • Identifies potentially unsafe situations and notifies supervisor.
  • Completes all employee/patient incident documentation in a thorough and timely manner, as required by facility policy.
  • Demonstrates complete understanding of established emergency procedures for department and facility.
  • Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed or trained.
• Compliance
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Service Satisfaction
  • Works effectively with all facility department personnel to maintain maximum levels of service according to goals and objectives.
  • Adjusts inventory levels on cart, as needed.
  • Informs appropriate supervisor of any excess usage or unusual depletion.
  • Orders supplies when needed according to department procedures.
  • Identifies potential problems in a timely manner, and notifies appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Understands and observes patients’ privacy and medical record confidentiality.

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Prefer 1-2 years’ experience in medical supplies/equipment.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off; life and disability insurance; and more.

Salary: USD $52,000.00/Yr. USD $73,000.00/Yr.