Central Supply Chain/ Purchasing - Registry

La Rabida Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Central Supply Specialist is responsible for clinical inventory management using databases and physical counts to meet daily distribution demands and maintain designated supply and material par levels throughout the hospital. The role also involves disinfecting, cleaning, storing, and transporting owned or rented medical equipment. The specialist partners with clinical staff and supports inpatient care, the Acute Care Center, the Outpatient Clinic, Rehabilitation Services, Respiratory Services, and other ancillary medical departments. The position works independently and as part of the Supply Chain group, receiving assignments from the Central Supply Lead Specialist and Purchasing Manager. Work is reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to instructions and standards. The specialist responds to internal supply requests, maintains inventory and patient-charge documentation, and helps ensure equipment and supplies are safe and available for patient care. This is a registry position with a variable shift. Compensation is up to $28 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of the Supply Chain group.
On-the-job training to operate a sterilizer.
No licensure or certification required.
No specialized knowledge or skills specified beyond on-the-job sterilizer training.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

Monitor central supply inventory through database review and periodic cycle counts to meet daily hospital distribution needs.
Maintain records and data-entry documentation for quantities of products ordered and received.
Check supply items for expiration while restocking assigned areas and main inventory, and provide the Lead Supply Chain Specialist with a monthly list of items due to expire within the next 75 days.
Identify items to be charged, added to, or deleted from physical inventory and the inventory database.
Respond in a timely manner to hospital departments’ requisition requests received by email, phone, voicemail, Vocera, in person, or through Meditech.
Fill supply requisitions and phone requests to restock Crash Carts to appropriate levels.
Troubleshoot inventory discrepancies and report significant volume variances to the Lead Supply Chain Specialist.
Prepare for and participate in periodic physical inventory counts.
Inspect and disinfect returned patient equipment, confirm it is in proper working condition, and report observed equipment issues to Plant Operations (Biomed).
Follow the Nursing Care process for patient tracheostomy tubes, complete required pre-cleaning and quality inspections, and transport them to the University of Chicago for sterilization.
Maintain a tracheostomy transport log tracking transfers between hospital organizations and sterilization frequency.
Process patient charges for patient-specific supply issuances and maintain supporting documentation for inpatient, outpatient, and Acute Care Center patients for at least 36 months.
Participate in Supply Chain staff and interdepartmental meetings and educational offerings as assigned; provide input, maintain an organized work environment, and read emails promptly.
Wear appropriate clothing and task-specific protective equipment, carry the hospital-provided phone or pager, and respond when summoned.
Maintain current knowledge of products, processes, and suppliers; remain flexible to meet departmental service needs; follow hospital standards, policies, procedures, and core values; and perform other duties as assigned or needed.