Materials Handler

This position is Onsite. Our office is located at 2 Centerock Rd, West Nyack, NY.

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is full time (40 hours / week), Monday - Friday. Employees are required to have flexibility to work any of our 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

We offer 4 weeks of on-the-job training. The hours of training will be aligned with your schedule.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supply management - this includes maintaining appropriate inventory levels by ordering, receiving, unloading, delivering and stocking of supplies. Includes but not limited to: Equipment management: maintains orderly and clean appearance for all equipment. This includes equipment in back hallways, storage areas and patient care areas
• All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing his or her job responsibilities and conducting themselves in a professional, courteous and respectful manner toward fellow employees, physicians and patients
• Must relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) get along with co - workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extreme; (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading or speaking with others; and (c) respond openly and appropriately to feedback regarding performance from a supervisor
• Performs all duties in a manner which promotes and supports the Core Values
• Integrates Lean principles, practices and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
• Frequently must follow written and oral instructions as well as complete routine tasks independently
• Completes annual compliance training on HIPAA / Privacy / Confidentiality / Non - Discrimination / Harassment / Integrity Statement and signs Agreements
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information following HIPAA guidelines and TEC policies
• Attends training to meet requirements of the job position and as needed or mandated by TEC policies, Div. of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH), OSHA, L&I and other state / federal regulations
• Has regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age OR older
• Valid New York driver's license
• Experience in receiving and distribution and computer use for record keeping
• Ability to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis despite frequent interruptions
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to work any of our full time (40 hours / week), 8-hour shift schedules during our normal business hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm from Monday - Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with working in a patient care area
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment, problem solve, and make decisions
• Ability to work efficiently amidst ongoing distractions
• Ability to work effectively with co - workers, nurses, physicians, and other staff
• Ability to read, speak, understand, and write clearly in English
• Ability to work with initiative, energy, and effectiveness

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 - $25.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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