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Materials Specialist
full-timeHyannis

Summary

Location

Hyannis

Type

full-time

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About this role

  1. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and Infection Control standards.
  2. Responsible for Inventory, Receiving or Mailroom assignments.
  3. Receives incoming materials, supplies, and equipment, and reconciles shipping documents with corresponding purchase orders.
  4. Inspects shipments for damages, defects or discrepancies.  Records information and notifies Purchasing Personnel or Supervisor.
  5. Inputs receiving information into Materials Management Information System accurately and in a timely manner.
  6. Separates and stages incoming goods for distribution to appropriate department or entity.
  7. Coordinates items for shipment by commercial conveyance by preparing bills of lading and/or other documents as required.
  8. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
  9. Routes all equipment to Bio Medical/Clinical Engineering for required electrical safety inspections prior to delivery to appropriate department or entity.
  10. Runs all necessary Materials Management System routines to facilitate inventory restock, bar code scanning, JIT, EDI and Sub-Inventory maintenance.
  11. Rotates older stock to the front and newer stock to the back.
  12. Checks Inventory areas monthly for expired products on shelves and follows Department Expired Goods Policy.
  13. Responds to and processes all requests for supplies via Par-Level Inventory process, direct contact, phone/voice mail and/or direction from Lead Dispatcher and/or supervisor.
  14. Collects and stores clean patient care equipment for redistribution.
  15. Manages and restocks code carts, isolation carts and/or any specialty supply carts as needed.
  16. Maintains and cleans Central Distribution Department specific supply storage carts and shelves.
  17. Picks up and delivers supplies, orders, and incoming/outgoing and inter-facility mail to all departments and/or entities of Cape Cod Hospital.
  18. Participates in educational programs, in-services and meetings as required.
  19. Recognizes/understands responsibility of this key role and the responsibility this position demands in direct support of high quality patient care delivery regardless of assignment.  This will be measured by the accountability/initiative taken in the performance of daily duties and assignments as itemized in major accountabilities section of job description.
  20. Ability to work independently.
  21. Complies with policies regarding the wearing of department provided uniforms.
  22. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

 

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Cape Cod Hospital’s commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.



  • High School graduate or GED.
  • Mathematical skills at the level of a High School graduate or equivalent. 
  • Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • One year experience in materials management and/or warehousing preferred.
  • Possesses basic computer/keyboarding skills necessary to run multiple Materials Management module routines and communicate efficiently via the messaging system.

Other facts

Tech stack
Inventory Management,Receiving,Mailroom Operations,Shipping Coordination,Quality Assurance,Safety Standards,Environmental Standards,Infection Control,Computer Skills,Communication,Multi-tasking,Patient Care Equipment,Supply Management,Stock Rotation,Team Collaboration,Service Excellence

About Cape Cod Healthcare

Cape Cod Healthcare is the leading provider of healthcare services for residents and visitors of Cape Cod. With more than 600 physicians, over 5,000 employees and over 250 volunteers, Cape Cod Healthcare is comprised of two acute care hospitals, a Level III trauma center, the Cape’s leading provider of homecare and hospice services (VNA), seven urgent care centers, a primary and specialty care network, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, an assisted living facility, and numerous health services and programs.

We are committed to achieving and maintaining the highest standards in healthcare by partnering with other health and human service providers and continuing to invest in new technologies. By offering services like imaging and radiology, heart and vascular care, surgical services, orthopedics and urgent care, Cape Cod Healthcare provides access to exceptional medical services across the Cape.

For over a century, we have never wavered from our mission: To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible health services, which enhance the health of all Cape Cod residents and visitors.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1916

What you'll do

  • The Materials Specialist is responsible for maintaining departmental policies and managing inventory, receiving, and mailroom tasks. This includes inspecting shipments, inputting data into the management system, and ensuring supplies are distributed appropriately.

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What does a Materials Specialist do at Cape Cod Healthcare?

As a Materials Specialist at Cape Cod Healthcare, you will: the Materials Specialist is responsible for maintaining departmental policies and managing inventory, receiving, and mailroom tasks. This includes inspecting shipments, inputting data into the management system, and ensuring supplies are distributed appropriately..

Why join Cape Cod Healthcare as a Materials Specialist?

Cape Cod Healthcare is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Materials Specialist position at Cape Cod Healthcare remote?

The Materials Specialist position at Cape Cod Healthcare is based in Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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