Materials Management Director - Artesia General Hospital : Job Details

Job Summary:

Ensure ordering, receiving and distribution of supplies for Hospital while maintaining professional relationships with department, vendors and customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assure inventory of supplies is available to meet the needs of our customers.

* Anticipate needs for routine and special order items.

* Assist internal customers in shopping for necessary services, supplies, and capital equipment needs in most cost effective and efficient ways possible.

* Develop a budget and operate department in compliance with budget.

* Assist in purchase decisions and coordinate major plans such as furniture and other equipment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:

* Basic computer knowledge

* Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts.

AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES: N/A

Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety: Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

* Education - High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree preferred.

* Work Experience - Three to five years experience in materials management with some supervisory, hospital setting preferred.

* Training

* License/Certification

ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.