Materials Management Associate

Adventist Health•Glendale, CA

2d•$25 - $30

About The Position

The Materials Management Associate stocks and maintains inventory within the healthcare facility, ensuring essential medical supplies and equipment are readily available to support patient care and hospital operations. The role receives, inspects, organizes, stores, tracks, and replenishes inventory; supports quality and safety requirements; coordinates with departments and suppliers; and helps ensure supplies are available for emergencies. It also supports inventory reporting and software data entry, staff training, regulatory compliance, and product recalls. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school education/GED or equivalent is required.
Associate's/technical degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
Experience in materials management, inventory control, or a related field, preferably in a healthcare setting, is preferred.
All required vaccinations are a condition of employment and are required annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate's/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, and label inventory items; maintain accurate records of stock levels and consumption.
Monitor expiration dates and ensure proper rotation of supplies.
Restock department supply areas in a timely manner and conduct routine inventory checks to identify low-stock items and reorder as needed.
Coordinate with department heads to understand their inventory requirements.
Ensure received items meet quality and safety standards and that products are properly stored and labeled; collaborate with leadership to address quality issues.
Maintain records of inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns; generate reports on inventory levels and consumption patterns.
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 and maintain contingency stock of critical items for emergencies.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including infection control protocols.
Implement safety measures for 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.