Materials Management Technician (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Position Summary:

Materials Management Technician is responsible for the shipping and receiving functions of the hospital the overall handling of freight into the receiving area. They coordinate and maintain a complete file of Purchase Orders Bill of Lading Slips and Outbound Shipping Receipts. The Materials Management Technician dispenses to departments and/or patients maintains inventory stock shelves and assists with inventory counts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• Two (2) years of shipping and receiving experience

Preferred

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Two (2) years of healthcare materials management experience

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements Bozeman Health policy and other registry requirements.

• Inspects freight for damage and discrepancies on packing slips
• Ensures equipment delivered matches packing slip for receiving
• Dispenses freight to appropriate department
• Responsible for packaging all out going shipments and documenting accurately
• Maintains files of packing slips purchase orders bill of lading slips and outbound shipping receipts
• Processes and coordinates receipts and discrepancies with Purchasing Accounts Payable and Distribution

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment patience and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
• Exercises tact discretion sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Analyzes organizes and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational patient or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Rarely 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Occasionally): Twisting bending stooping and kneeling require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting carrying pushing or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder requiring strength and stability.
• Push/Pull (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward downward or outward.
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.
• Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens printed materials and handwritten materials.
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks remember processes maintain focus complete tasks independently and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.
• Exposures (Rarely): Bloodborne pathogens such as blood bodily fluids or tissues. Radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed. Various chemicals and medications are used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling cleaning products disinfectants and other substances. Infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time) Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time) Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time) Rarely (3% - 1% of the time) Never (0%).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.