Materials Management Support Specialist

Job Opportunity at St. Tammany Health System

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: (Mon-Fri) 8-Hour shifts between the times of 5AM-6PM

Job Summary:

Delivers supplies to departments. Maintains Dock, Central Storeroom, and vehicle interior appearances. Counts inventory and checks Central Storeroom for expired goods. Delivers stock from Storeroom to Nursing Units as required. Performs all other related duties as directed by Materials Operations Manager or Director of Materials Management.

Delivers supplies to departments in a timely manner and obtains signatures. Delivers overnight and refrigerated items immediately. Operates equipment necessary to transport supplies. Cleans interiors of courier vans. Transports Central Storeroom boxes to compactor. Maintains Dock and Central Storeroom appearance. Counts inventory in stock and posts totals to inventory records, manually and using a computer. Checks Central Storeroom for expired goods, alerting Buyer of Storeroom supplies. Prepares list of defective and unusable items. Delivers stock from Storeroom to Nursing Units as required. Performs all other related duties as directed by Materials Operations Manager or Department Head of Materials Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Must possess the ability to lift 30 pounds. Must have basic computer skills and mathematical skills to count accurately. Must be able to communicate effectively and follow verbal and written instructions. Hospital experience preferred. Good interpersonal skills, commitment to quality control when performing counts and expired goods.

Must have a valid and current state issued driver's license. Must maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at his/her own expense) in amounts which meet at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of their residence. Clearance of driving record check; driving records shall not contain any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver's license, 3 or more moving violations in the past 36 months, 2 or more accidents in the past 36 months, 1 or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months, at fault in a fatal accident within the past 5 years, leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months, and/or reckless driving within the past 12 months.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) – handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, climbing (stairs, ladders, poles, etc.), balancing, stooping
• Occasionally (1%-33%) – crouching

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.