Department Assistant - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Health Partners is looking to hire a Department Assistant to join our Amery Behavioral Health team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

• Understands and supports the AHC mission, vision, guiding principles and standards of behavior.
• To assist with various responsibilities of the Materials Services department; to receive, store, issue, inventory stock levels, monitor materials, supplies, and equipment; and to perform related duties as assigned.
• This position requires some experience in the management of materials and the duties related to Materials Services.
• All AHC employees are responsible to participate in quality and process improvement activities.
• Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it is emphasized that you may be required to perform other related duties and activities.

• Establishes and maintains effective par levels of medical supplies and equipment for assigned areas
• Troubleshoots and provides solutions for product shortages and other service issues.
• Places orders for supplies using Lawson, Lawson hand helds and/or other means
• Establishes and maintains hand held records in IC81
• Distributes materials, supplies and equipment throughout the campus
• Helps order additional rental equipment
• Contacts vendors to follow up on problems and obtain information
• Maintains a neat and orderly work environment
• Performs general clerical duties such as computer entry, scanning and filing
• Records surplus inventory and maintains logs and reports
• Receives, stocks, distributes materials, supplies and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and makes recommendations
• Makes returns of supplies and equipment
• Helps manage printer supplies and equipment
• Checks expiration dates and rotates product accordingly
• The ability to work well with others
• Processes UPS and Fed Ex deliveries/pickups
• Helps manage Ricoh copiers and fix it tickets for copiers
• Works as a liaison with TLC Biomedical group for equipment repairs
• Inspects incoming merchandise for damage and/or defects and verify packing slip with purchase order.

M-F flexible schedule

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  • Prefer three (3) years’ experience in medical materials management and/or prefer three (3) years’ experience/knowledge of products and/or process related to materials management.

At Health Partners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through Health Partners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At Health Partners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

As a Health Partners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.