Materials Handler

Company: VHC Health
Location: Arlington
Posted on: January 23, 2023

Job Description:

-Materials Handler -Looking for your next career opportunity in healthcare? At VHC Health, our staff exceeds expectations by performing at the top-level of the profession. The Materials Handler is responsible for physically receiving all items ordered by the Hospital; for processing all associated paperwork; and for the delivery of items received to their proper destinations. The Receiving Clerk is also responsible for resolving problems / discrepancies related to receipts; for safe-guarding items received and for keeping the Receiving Department, including adjoining hallway and loading dock orderly. As a member of the Mayo Clinic Network and a Magnet Hospital, we are dedicated to providing a safe and healthy environment for our patients and employees. Come join a hospital that dedicated to you and your career. -Join our team and unlock your potential! -VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award--- for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in "Best Hospitals" in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. -
• Good verbal and written skills, with English as the chosen language of communication.
• Simple arithmetic skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Materials Management Experience preferred. Must be able to learn all aspect of the position within 90 days from date of hire
  
  • Deliver stock needles/syringes into the locked syringe room in DCC and/or place x-ray film into the locked film cage in DCB within thirty (30) minutes of receipt.
  • Prepare items for shipment out (other than U.S. Postal Service). - -
  • Maintain departmental security by challenging/reporting suspicious persons immediately as appropriate. Do not allow unauthorized persons to enter the Department Secure items properly.
  • Operate equipment, whether mechanized or not, safely and with due caution. Wear appropriate protective gear.
  • Place items onto pallets, carts, or shelving as appropriate, pending delivery.
  • Give appropriate information/referral to those with questions about orders, procedures, etc.
  • Provide back-up coverage for the other functions in the Warehouse, as needed.
    
    Paid Major HolidaysGenerous Paid Time Off / VacationSick TimeHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceUndergraduate Student Loan RepaymentFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Account (HSA)Health Fitness & Education Class DiscountsEmployee Wellness BenefitsHospital Discount for Employees and FamilyVHC Retirement ProgramTuition ReimbursementFree onsite parkingCommuter BenefitsCareer CoachingFamily Leave401(k) + Match

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