Materials Specialist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

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About The Position

The Materials Specialist maintains medical supply inventory for designated departments and patient care areas. The role counts and replenishes par levels, organizes storage, monitors stock for critical shortages and expiration, labels patient-chargeable items, and ensures accurate matching of goods with receiving slips. The specialist also updates par level sheets, rotates stock, and supports over-the-counter issues, courier service, and bed storage and transfer services. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional weekends and holidays are required. The work environment is clean, well-lit, comfortable, and moderately noisy, with possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases, frequent interruptions, and occasional pressure from multiple orders.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with warehouse/receiving or distribution of supplies.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical supplies inventory for designated departments.
• Accurately count and replenish par levels according to the established schedule.
• Keep storage areas neat and orderly.
• Notify the lead distribution technician when stock levels are critically low or items are out of stock.
• Clearly and accurately label patient-chargeable items with the date and charge number, and accurately match goods with receiving slips.
• Count supplies on assigned par levels accurately and check for expired goods.
• Amend par level sheets to meet department needs.
• Rotate incoming supplies with shelf stock to prevent products from expiring.
• Use communication, interpersonal relationship, and team-building skills to support a cooperative work environment.
• Provide the highest possible level of service to patient care areas through accurate inventory of par stock areas.
• Rotate medical supplies within the par stock area on each nursing unit.
• Handle over-the-counter issues, courier service, and bed storage and transfer services.
• Keep all work areas clean and orderly.
• Place materials and supplies in their designated locations for distribution.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Career development programs
• Potential annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions

What This Job Offers

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