Material Support Assistant

at  Boston Medical Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general guidance and direction from the Manager and/or Supervisor of Materials Distribution Services performs a variety of daily tasks to ensure all clinical areas have the right medical & surgical supplies at the right time, in the right quantity and in the right bin/location. These tasks include ordering, replenishing, delivering, managing expiration dates of medical and surgical supplies for all assigned clinical areas using handheld terminals and/or manual methods. Receives packages at the receiving docks and delivers to the right locations at the right time. Helps in maintaining warehouse inventory include code carts. Works in accordance with the department standards and provides exceptional service to our customers without exceptions.
Position: Material Support Assistant
Department: Material Distribution Services, MD Operations
Schedule: Full Time

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

• Requires at least 3 – 12 months of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, material handling, or maintaining inventory.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Work requires demonstrated ability to read and write English, perform basic math, and communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details.
• Must be able to reach, stoop, bend, and lift up to and including 60 lbs and to push up to 300 lbs unassisted.
• Adequate visual acuity to accurately read handheld scanners.
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Materials Support Assistant will be responsible for one or more of the following areas based on the daily assigned tasks.

OTHER DUTIES

• Utilizes hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the hospital’s mission and goals.
• Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Performs other related duties as needed.