Materials Clerk - Materials Management - Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Work Location: BSSF Hospital (West Ashley)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

The Materials Tech is an all-around team member who is trained and able to perform all different functions in the Materials Management department.  Under the direction of the Logistics Manager, Senior Materials Tech or the OR Materials Supervisor, the Materials Tech performs PAR and inventory management; supply and equipment receiving, delivery and inventory management; and or case carts as directed.  The Materials Tech may be asked to perform any of these tasks based on the hospital volume and staffing of the department.    

Essential Job Functions  

•  May require operation of a vehicle for our organization.   

• Must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license and insurable under our organization vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record. 

• PAR and Inventory Management, or Case Carts: counts and checks inventories at the PAR locations.  

• Fills on-demand requests for supplies and rotates stock at PAR locations. 

• Checks for outdates at PAR locations and issues products from the storeroom. 

• Maintain a clean and organized materials storage area. 

• Delivers products from the storeroom when ordered or Case Carts based on pick tickets.   

• Communicates any shortages or discrepancies immediately to the appropriate Logistics Manager or Materials Supervisor.  

• Delivers products ordered by customers in a timely manner and requests signature as required. 

• Utilizes handheld scanners appropriately to track chain of custody for packages received and delivered throughout health system.  

• Follows defined processes to ensure receipts are accurate prior to placing products into inventory.  

• Assists in keeping delivery areas clean and functional.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

• None 

Education 

• High School Graduate or GED 

Work Experience 

• Two years of experience in a storeroom or warehouse preferred, or previous customer service or retail experience.  

Training 

N/A 

Language 

N/A 

Patient Population  

Not applicable to this position 

Working Conditions  

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

• Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. 

• General office environment. 

• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. 

• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. * 

• May be required to use physical restraints. 

• May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *  

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. 

• May have periods of constant interruptions. 

• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. 

• Prolonged periods of working alone. 

• ____ Other:                                  

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. 

Requires full range of body motion, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination.  Requires constant walking and standing with moderate to strenuous exertion in pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting medium to heavy weight supplies. Potential for injuries such as muscle strains and punctures require correct use of lifting and motion techniques. Must be able to work in dry and dusty atmosphere and may be exposed to inclement conditions.  May be exposed to blood and bodily fluids.  Sitting 10%, Standing 20%, and Walking 70%.  Must be able to lift/carry 50lbs.  Requires constant walking and standing with moderate to strenuous exertion in pushing pulling carrying and lifting medium to heavy supplies.  Potential for injuries such as muscle strains and punctures which require routine precautions.  Requires the ability to work under stressful conditions.   Subject to shift work.  

Physical Requirements  

Physical Demands 

Frequency                                              0%                  1-33%                 34-66%                 67-100% 

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                                                    

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                               

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)                                                                                                                               

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)                                                                                                                           

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Skills 

• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills, and problem-solving skills.   

• Ability to provide excellent customer service while working as a team.  

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.  

• Basic computer skills including MS Windows. Proficient in PMM Pathways, with Supply Tracking System and the ability to use handheld scanners preferred.   

• Self-directed and able to work independently.  

• Ability to operate standard office equipment (ex. fax machine, printers, PC’s).  

• Can handle supply carts and can operate cardboard compactor, manual and powered pallet jacks.