Materials Management Associate (Part-time regular)

Adventist Health•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

The Materials Management Associate stocks and maintains inventory within a healthcare facility, ensuring essential medical supplies and equipment are readily available to support patient care and hospital operations. The role receives, organizes, stores, tracks, and replenishes inventory; maintains transaction records and reports; coordinates with departments and suppliers; and supports emergency preparedness, safety, and regulatory compliance. The position is part-time regular.

Requirements

High school education/GED or equivalent is required.

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, consumption, and inventory transactions, including receipts, issues, and returns.
Monitor expiration dates and rotate supplies appropriately.
Restock department supply areas promptly.
Conduct routine inventory checks, identify low-stock items, and reorder as needed.
Coordinate with department heads to understand inventory requirements.
Ensure received items meet quality and safety standards and are properly stored and labeled.
Collaborate with leadership to address quality issues.
Generate reports analyzing inventory levels and consumption patterns.
Enter data 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 during emergencies.
Maintain contingency stock of critical items.
Comply with relevant regulations, standards, and infection control protocols.
Apply 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.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.