Materials Management Associate (Part-time regular)

Adventist Health•Simi Valley, CA

2d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Materials Management Associate stocks and maintains inventory within a healthcare facility to ensure essential medical supplies and equipment are readily available for patient care and hospital operations. The role receives, inspects, organizes, labels, stores, and distributes supplies; tracks inventory levels and consumption; and helps maintain supply availability through restocking and reordering. It also supports quality and safety compliance, inventory recordkeeping and reporting, supplier coordination, emergency preparedness, and staff training. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required.
All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and must be received annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Experience in materials management, inventory control, or a related field, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Receive and inspect deliveries of medical supplies and equipment.
Organize, categorize, label, and properly store inventory items.
Maintain accurate records of stock levels, consumption, and inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns.
Monitor expiration dates and rotate supplies appropriately.
Restock departmental supply areas in a timely manner and perform routine inventory checks to identify low-stock items and reorder as needed.
Coordinate with department heads to understand inventory requirements.
Ensure received items meet quality and safety standards, verify products are properly stored and labeled, and collaborate with leadership to address quality issues.
Generate reports analyzing inventory levels and consumption patterns and assist with data entry into the hospital’s materials management software.
Communicate with suppliers to place orders, track deliveries, and resolve issues.
Collaborate with the disaster preparedness team to ensure essential supplies are available for emergencies and maintain contingency stock of critical items.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including infection control protocols.
Implement safety measures when handling, storing, and distributing hazardous materials.
Support product recall requirements to ensure patient safety.
Train hospital staff on proper inventory management practices.
Stay updated on industry best practices and participate in relevant training as needed.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.