Materials Specialist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for a Materials Specialist in the Supply Chain Operations department. The role involves maintaining medical supplies inventory, managing par levels, organizing storage areas, and ensuring accurate labeling and rotation of supplies. The specialist will also be responsible for over-the-counter issues, courier services, and bed storage/transfer services, while maintaining clean and orderly work areas. The position requires adherence to general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment and ensure the highest level of service to patient care areas.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or the equivalent in experience preferred.
Previous experience with warehouse/receiving or distribution of supplies preferred.
Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies
Good computer skills
Good telephone skills

Responsibilities

Maintains medical supplies inventory for designated departments.
Accurately counts par levels and replenishes par levels per established schedule.
Organizes storage areas in a neat and orderly manner.
Notifies lead distribution technician when any stock levels reaches critical low levels or outage.
Ensures that all patient chargeable items are clearly and accurately labeled with date and charge number.
Accuracy in matching goods with receiving slips.
Accuracy in counting supplies on assigned par levels.
Accuracy in checking for expired goods.
Amends par level sheets to meet the needs of the department.
Rotates incoming supplies with supplies on the shelf to ensure that no products expire.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Ensures the highest possible level of service to patient care areas through accurate inventory of par stock areas.
Ensures the rotation of medical supplies within the par stock area on each nursing unit.
Assumes responsibility for over the counter issues, courier service and bed storage/transfer services.
Ensures all work areas are clean and orderly.
Ensure materials and supplies are placed properly in designated location for distribution.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program