Materials Management Technician

Job Description

Materials Handler – Athens | Piedmont

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Piedmont Healthcare, located in Athens, GA. Piedmont Healthcare is a comprehensive healthcare organization dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and contribute to a shared purpose. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of inpatient units and hospital departments by managing essential medical supplies, thereby directly supporting the delivery of quality patient care. At Piedmont Healthcare, leaders are invested in employee success, and the organization offers robust wellness programs and comprehensive benefits designed to meet current needs and support future planning.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Athens, GA
• Mission: Owns the consistent replenishment and meticulous organization of medical supplies within inpatient units and hospital departments to ensure seamless healthcare operations.
• Tech Stack: electronic inventory management system

What You’ll Actually Do
• Inventory Maintenance: Primarily maintains accurate inventory levels and organization within various inpatient units.
• Supply Cart Replenishment: Systematically replenishes supply carts, ensuring they are consistently stocked for daily operational needs across units.
• Storeroom Supply Issuance: Issues required supplies from the central storeroom efficiently and accurately to requesting departments.
• General Storeroom Support: Provides active assistance with general functions and various tasks within the storeroom environment as necessary.
• Expired Supply Management: Supports nursing units and hospital departments by ensuring all managed supply locations are consistently well-stocked and proactively free from expired supplies.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring a H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and directly applicable related work experience.
• Experience: No prior work experience is required for this role.
• Skills: Core abilities include maintaining inventory, replenishing supply carts, accurately issuing storeroom supplies, assisting with general storeroom functions, and ensuring supply locations are well-stocked and free from expired items.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include relevant experience gained in a warehouse or storeroom environment, particularly demonstrating proficiency with an electronic inventory management system, or previous experience specifically within healthcare materials management. Additionally, a current registration with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician may be required, depending on specific duties and regulations.