Boston Medical Center (BMC) · 6 hours ago
Material Support Assistant, 40 hr, Days
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.05/hr - $23.70/hr
0+ years expBoston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Material Support Assistant to perform a variety of tasks ensuring clinical areas are stocked with the necessary medical and surgical supplies. The role involves handling inventory, receiving and delivering packages, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in the work area.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Handling Medical & Surgical supplies for inpatient and outpatient departments
Is responsible for handling Medical and Surgical supplies for the assigned inpatient Nursing Units or outpatient departments by using the hospital inventory software on a daily basis. Detail tasks includes:
Puts away the supplies from primary Low Unit of Measure (LUM) vendor trolleys in to the clean utility room including Med room or any other storage area
Rotates the items to ensure there is no expired item on the shelves
Counts the supplies on the shelves in the clean utility rooms including Med rooms or any other storage area
Orders by entering the correct count into the hospital inventory software device
Uploads the orders to Host Server on a timely basis
Ensures that pick for par items are picked from the warehouse shelves the same day by using inventory system
Consolidates like items in the LUM totes received from vendor on a daily basis
Scans in the packages (via hospital inventory Receiving and Delivery (RAD) Module) while the truck driver is unloading
Creates the log sheet for all packages received for the day
Verifies the number of boxes before signing the acknowledgement
Removes the packing slip from outside of the box or inside of the box
Verifies the product against the packing slip
Receives the correct quantity in inventory receiving module and writes receiver number on the packing slip
Makes a copy of packing slip and tape it on the box for end user
Delivers “STAT” packages immediately
Puts the received box at the designated area on the rack or trolley
Delivers packages based on the priority and obtains the end users signatures and printed names using Receiving and Delivery module
Completes the manual delivery log sheet when RAD is not working
Places processed packing slips into appropriate files for filing
Notifies buyers with any problems with received merchandise to resolve issues with vendors
Follows process set by individual departments based on their operational needs
Signs delivery documents attesting to their correctness and adjusts document data indicating all discrepancies
Communicates any receiving issue to Supervisor and/or Manager in a timely manner
Participates in cross training in any of the above areas as assigned
Provides coverage for employees who are absent/on vacation as assigned
Performs all duties with a customer service focus and in accordance with the department standard procedures
Represents the hospital and Materials Distribution Services Department in a professional, courteous manner in all dealings with other hospital employees, vendors, patients and visitors
Responds to all requests for service through telephone, tube, and personal contact. Communicates any issues to your Supervisor/Manager
Responds to beeper requests promptly and checks batteries weekly
Maintains and manages inventory for code carts, intubation boxes, latex free boxes, ICU exchange carts, Endovascular cart, and CAPD carts etc
Refers all unanswerable or unfulfilled requests for service to the lead MSA or MDS Manager/Supervisor
Reports all stock-outs, errors and deficiencies to Supervisor/Manager
Maintains cleanliness and neatness of work and lounge areas
Assists in hospital emergency disaster plans
Ensures that all item numbers and quantity ordered matches quantity issued when fulfilling the requisition
Records all transactions either manually or into computerized information system and files documents as required
Performs “over-the-counter” distribution of ancillary order processing
Delivers Requisition Self Service (RSS) orders to all end users
Breaks down the bulk and ensures inventory stock is placed in storage areas designated for the item
Performs cycle and/or annual counts for inventories as required
Operates material handling equipment
Rotates inventory stock on first in, first out basis
Utilizes hospital's Values as the basis for decision-making and to facilitate the division's hospital mission
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
Orders for both NP and MP Warehouses as required/assigned
Picks for all ancillary department orders as required/assigned
Delivers all supplies using distribution carts
Performs delivery and retrieval of specialty and disaster carts as needed
Delivers Oxygen tanks as requested
Delivers all clean linen orders as needed
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Requires at least 3 – 12 months of experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, material handling, or maintaining inventory
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Pharmacy
Contract increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Earned time cash out
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities
Resources to support employee and family wellbeing
Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC)
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a 511-bed, equity-led academic medical center and a proud member of the Boston Medical Center Health System.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$342.49MKey Investors
AmeriCorps Public AlliesNational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)The Boston Foundation
2024-07-09Grant· $0.06M
2023-02-23Debt Financing· $232M
2019-04-23Grant· $89M
Leadership Team
David Beck
Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel
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