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Materials Management Specialist II

The materials management specialist II coordinates, administers, implements and assists in developing the supply support system that operates efficiently and meets the needs of the patient and the site/organization. The specialist II is a buyer for non-contract items and services.

Responsibilities include:

• Requisitions, inspects, receives, and stocks inventory items for maintaining appropriate par levels.
• Assembles, repackages, or replenishes kits, components and carts.
• Replenishes supplies to ensure sufficient availability.
• May assemble, disassemble and label shelving and storage units.
• Picks up and delivers medical equipment regularly to ensure availability where required.
• Coordinates pricing and selection of non-contract items and services with vendors.
• Supports and helps to maintain new vendor access policies.
• Operates computers and equipment. Makes sure effective and efficient utilization of Lawson MMIS, product utilization evaluations, responsible for product changes as directed, recommends effective min/max levels and critical order points, resolution of zero picks and daily monitoring of critical supply levels to prevent the onset of critical shortages.
• Monitors supplies for proper labeling, expiration dates and integrity of packaging.
• Recommends various cost controls over stock inventories.
• Coordinates requisitions, receipts and returns for assigned areas using established policies.
• Communicates with vendors, physicians, nurses, patients, peers at other healthcare facilities.
• Participates in product evaluations and changes.
• May assist with new-employee orientation, computerization training and provides guidance to buyers or other support staff.
• Recommends cost containment measures to assist the department
• May assist in formulating or revising Carilion policies and procedures related to department.
• Assists with coordinating activities that involve product standardization

Requirements include:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Experience can be accepted in lieu of education.

Experience: 2 years healthcare materials management, computerized inventory or purchasing.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, e.g. Excel spreadsheets including formulas, sorting large amounts of data, and printing. Familiarity with automated procurement and inventory control systems. Ability to act independently with minimum supervision. Ability to work with others in a team setting. Ability to meet deadlines within short time frames. Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time. Ability to perform in a continually changing environment.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Benefits, pay and well-being at Carilion Clinic include:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training