Job Details

Materials Management Specialist II (Open)

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.

• 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

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• 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