Materials Specialist

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Materials Specialist maintains medical supplies inventory for designated departments and ensures that par stock areas are accurately counted, replenished, organized, and rotated to prevent products from expiring. The role supports patient care areas by maintaining accurate inventory, labeling patient-chargeable items, matching goods with receiving slips, monitoring stock levels, and notifying the lead distribution technician about critical shortages or outages. The position also handles over-the-counter issues, courier service, and bed storage and transfer services. It is a full-time role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies.
• Good computer skills.
• Good telephone skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with warehouse/receiving or distribution of supplies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical supplies inventory for designated departments.
• Accurately count and replenish par levels according to the established schedule.
• Keep storage and work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Notify the lead distribution technician when stock levels reach critical lows or an outage occurs.
• Clearly and accurately label patient-chargeable items with the date and charge number.
• Accurately match goods with receiving slips and count supplies on assigned par levels.
• Check supplies for expired goods.
• Amend par level sheets to meet department needs.
• Rotate incoming supplies with existing shelf stock to prevent product expiration.
• Promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Provide accurate par stock inventory to support patient care areas.
• Rotate medical supplies in par stock areas on each nursing unit.
• Handle over-the-counter issues, courier service, and bed storage and transfer services.
• Place materials and supplies in their designated locations for distribution.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate eligibility.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED