Covenant Health

Materials Associate, Materials Management

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

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.

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

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:         

Must be proficient in performing the following department functions: Par Level Management, Receiving, Warehousing, Patient Charging and use of the MMIS.

Licensure Requirement:      

None