Material Handler - Boston, United States - Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Brigham and Women's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Per Diem
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    Material Handler - per diem Description

    GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

    Under the general direction of the Supply Support Manager and Team Lead, assess, replenish and maintain unit supply rooms on a daily basis. Functions as a customer service liaison between individual units and Supply Support. This individual is responsible for demonstrating professionalism while providing quality service to our internal customers.

    PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :


    • Perform basic distribution functions including, but not limited to, unit assessment and replenishment of assigned Nursing Units.


    • Stock and maintain unit supply rooms on a daily basis.


    • Rotate stock and monitor expiration dates on various med/surg products to ensure usage or remove from inventory department prior to expiration date.


    • Identify and resolve any discrepancies, problems or questions related to inventory and distribution process. Report status to Team Lead.


    • Focus on customer service issues such as resolving customer inquiries related to Supply Support and maintaining positive working relationships with individual unit staff members.


    • Collaborate with Nursing Unit staff members on planning, logistics, and supply continuity.


    • Follows hospital, TJC, DPS, OSHA and CMS guidelines and procedures for supply stocking and rotation.


    • The material handler may be present in secure medication storage areas and are allowed to handle and distribute medications supplied by the BWH materials management department.


    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications


    • High School diploma preferred or GED required.


    • Basic mathematical and reading skills.


    • Must have general customer service and problem resolution skills.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:


    • Ability to work in a fast paced and stressful environment.


    • On feet most of 8 hour shift.


    • Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lbs.)


    • Must be able push/pull 400 lbs. using flat bed (manual); 800 lbs. using pallet jack (manual).


    • Some hazards associated with soiled linen, needles.