Materials Assistant - Surgical Services/OR

Singing River Health System Hospital - Ocean Springs | Full-Time | Mon-Fri 6:30a -3:00p |
Mississippi
United States

Position Overview
The Materials Assistant provides administrative services to the Surgical Services Department. He/She serves as a liaison between the Operating Room and Materials Manager, assuring there are adequate supply levels for surgical procedures.

The Materials Assistant receives, orders and delivers supplies throughout the Operating Room and maintains inventory for the Surgical Services Department.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.

License
N/A

Certification
N/A

Experience
One (1) year experience in a hospital materials management environment is preferred. One (1) year of computer operation experience is preferred. Must be able to use computer technology to order, issue, deliver and maintain materials used in Surgical Services.

Physical Demands
Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses many physical motions in performing day-to-day activities. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing undue fatigue. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May be exposed to communicable disease or radiation. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard copier and 10-key.

Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.

Mental Demands
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required.

Special Demands
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have intermediate knowledge of MS Outlook and Word. Work requires the ability to function independently, adapt to workload demands, set priorities, and understand and set goals.