Material Handler

This position is responsible for maintaining inventory controls for surgical and interventional supplies and materials.  Works with Supply Chain (MSC) Supervisor, Specialty Charge RNs, and clinicians to manage, adjust, and implement supply par and bin location changes for new and existing supplies.  Coordinates materials activities to meet the ongoing needs of clinicians in a procedural/interventional area.  Analyzes supply trends and workflows to facilitate product changes to meet changes in demand.  Facilitates cost containment efforts, product standardization, inventory control practices, space utilization, and data management.  Works with Supply Chain (MSC) Supervisor to implement and evaluate new products approved through the Value Analysis process.  Manages data integrity related to Obsolete MMIS (Materials Management Information Systems) Supply Chain, Pyxis Supply Management Systems, and Epic.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years Inventory control, materials management in a computerized environment.
• Experience in computers and computer related functions including experience in materials management inventory software programs and handheld devices.
• Experience in materials management concepts and operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree In business administration. Or
• Bachelor's Degree Preferably in business administration. Or equivalent educ/experience.
• Successful completion of an education training course for Supply Chain Management or another course of similar subject content.
• In lieu of a college degree, an equivalent of 2 years of college courses including classes on inventory management, logistics, and supervisory development may be substituted.

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

 

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.