• Materials Associate II

    Covenant Health Inc. (Knoxville, TN)


    Overview

     

    Materials Associate, Materials Management

     

    Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

    Parkwest Overview:

    Headquartered in Knoxville, Covenant Health is a community-owned integrated healthcare delivery system and the area’s largest employer.

     

    Parkwest is Covenant Health’s and West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital, offering our patients world-class treatment with all the convenience and warmth of home.

     

    In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21, Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.

     

    Knoxville located in East Tennessee is the third largest in the state, well-known for its proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and is the home of the University of Tennessee. Go Vols! Living in Knoxville means experiencing all four seasons . Best of all, each of them is pretty mild!

     

    Combine all that with the abundant natural beauty of the surrounding mountains, and you have a city that truly offers something for everyone. Knoxville has a vibrant arts culture, seasonal festivals, top-notch foodie and incredible outdoor recreation. It’s a perfect blend of big-city amenities and Southern charm.

    Materials Management:

    Materials Management employees are responsible for coordinating and managing activities such as customer service, requisitioning, inventory replenishment, shipping, receiving, warehousing, supply distribution and revenue capture. We often focus on value analysis activities related to standardization and provide supporting information related to supply cost and expense budgeting. We have approximately 25 positions that work various shifts throughout the day. Our employees have the opportunity to interact with all of the departments in the facility and have many advancement options.

    Position Summary:

    Works under the general supervision of the Manager of Materials Distribution to provide supply distribution services to assigned customers. Uses the Materials Management Information System to accomplish assigned tasks. Performs all duties necessary to ensure that the supply needs of the hospital are met in a timely and high quality manner.

     

    Recruiter: Jason Shubert || [email protected] || 865-374-5393

    Responsibilities

    + Responsible for counting and replenishing par level supply carts using the handheld computers and the MMIS.

    + Responsible for entering stock issues and direct patient charges into the MMIS.

    + Provides stock labeling assistance as directed.

    + Responsible for restocking the operating rooms and delivering case supplies to the O/R

    + Delivers orders and shipments to end user departments as assigned.

    + Reconciles patient charges and issues using the MMIS.

    + Required to aid in the cycle count and physical inventory processes as directed.

    + Performs equipment-tracking functions using equipment management software.

    + Responsible for counting and replenishing stock on code carts and isolation carts.

    + Provides training and education to peer staff on topics such as par management, use of handheld technologies, and patient charging.

    + Responsible for professional communications with customers and support personnel via telephone or in person.

    + Replenishes surgical case carts as assigned.

    + Cleans and decontaminates patient rental equipment according to policy guidelines.

    + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

    + Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

    Minimum Experience:

    None.

    Licensure Requirement:

    None

     

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    Job Title MATERIALS ASSOCIATE II

    ID 4213165

    Facility Parkwest Medical Center

     

    Department Name MATERIALS MGT