Materials Management Technician

Kaiser Permanente

Tacoma, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Cleaning Equipment, Computer Software, Computer Systems, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Data Processing, Documentation, Employee Orientation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Plan, Identify Issues, Infection Control, Inventory Management, Materials Management, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Office, Medical Products, Needs Assessment, Order Processing, Patient Care, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Procurement Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Quality Metrics, Shipping/Receiving, State Laws and Regulations, Sterilization, Time Management

LOCATION

Tacoma, WA

POSTED

7 days ago

Job Summary: The Materials Management Technician (MMT), under the direction of a Materials Management Specialist, assists in maintaining Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washingtons day-to-day standardized medical and office supply needs and equipment acquisition for one or more designated facilities. This includes ordering, receiving, inventory control, linen, supply and equipment distribution, repairs, instrument reprocessing and/or infection control. The MMT works with other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington departments in support of the Materials Management functions. Essential Responsibilities: + Assists in controlling medical supplies, office supplies, printed materials, linen and small equipment within a Medical Center, Campus or Administrative building. Assists with identification of what should be in stock, organization of the storage space, and the maintenance of appropriate levels of stock in the patient care, ancillary and administrative areas. Processes supply and equipment orders to assure the timely receipt of goods. Helps to trouble shoot Materials procurement problems within the medical facility. Assists with cost control by identifying ways to improve the Materials process. Data enters orders and receipts into the Materials Management computer system and completes other computer tasks as delegated by the Supervisor. + Assists with central reprocessing, sterilization, and infection control processes. Prepares and packages instruments for sterilization in compliance with accepted Infection Control standards. Assists with documentation in compliance with Quality Assurance standards. Ensures that all cleaning equipment is properly handled, cleaned and appropriately maintained. Identifies and reports potential and actual hazards in central reprocessing, sterilization, and infection control processes to the Supervisor. + Works closely with the Supvervisor to plan improvements to the procurement and sterilization processes. Assists as needed with problem identification and resolution of the Materials functions. Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. + Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for continued growth and self-evaluation. Identifies own learning needs and participates in educational efforts to meet these needs. Participates in staff orientation, MMT meetings and education activities. Basic Qualifications: Experience + N/A Education + High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration + N/A Additional Requirements: + Customer service skills. Preferred Qualifications: + Inventory control and par stocking experience. + Sterile reprocessing and infection control experience. + Familiar with basic office computer software. + Sterile reprocessing certification. COMPANY: KAISER TITLE: Materials Management Technician LOCATION: Tacoma, Washington REQNUMBER: 1423267 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

About the Company

Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research. Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach. Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Other/Not Classified

FOUNDED

1945

WEBSITE

http://www.kp.org/careers

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