Material Services Specialist

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

The Material Services Specialist is responsible for the proper movement of all supplies, linens, mail, and equipment (“Materials”) into inventory (perpetual and periodic) or end user and ensuring proper issuance, expensing, and delivery of all inventory (perpetual and periodic) supplies, equipment, clean and soiled linen, clinical staff uniforms (scrubs, lab-coats, etc.) and mail to and from all departments. Assists the Materials Manager or Supervisor with inventory control and maintains an organized, clean and safe working environment.

Hours - Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm with every other weekend.

The Material Services Specialist:
(Paygrade: $17.00 - $27.20 Hourly)

• Receives material, conducts complete daily inventory counts (cycle counts), pulls replenishment Material from main inventories and delivers to designated location(s).
• Delivers all received material to end users.
• Stores and re-stocks to set maximum par levels through the automated Supply Distribution System or non-automated stock locations as required.
• Utilizes technology to order, receive and process Material as needed.
• Communicates with patient/family, physicians and staff and vendors.
• Inspects all consumable supplies for proper labeling, expiration, and proper condition (packaging undamaged).
• Maintains the safety, security and cleanliness of the Materials Managements areas and loading dock by clearing Material containers, trash and other debris.
• Completes and turns in daily all paperwork related to replenishments or issues of items paying particular attention to accuracy. All documentation must include employee’s name.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Knowledge of Materials Management and Material handling policies, operations and procedures in order to achieve department requirements.
• Familiarity with stocking, inventorying and supply tracking.
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to utilize sound judgment to carry out detailed but involved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner at all times. Exhibits courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
• Problem solving skills with the ability adapt to changes.
• Time management skills; able to perform multiple tasks within a confine time.
• H.S Diploma or G.E.D
• One (1) year of responsible distribution work experience in a hospital or medical facility or related experience preferred.

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave and 403B retirement plan)

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

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