Materials Specialist

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

3d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Materials Specialist maintains medical-supply inventory for designated departments and supports reliable supply distribution to patient-care areas. The role counts and replenishes par levels on schedule, keeps storage and work areas orderly, monitors stock for critical shortages and expired products, and ensures incoming supplies are rotated appropriately. It also supports over-the-counter issues, courier service, and bed storage and transfer services.

The position works Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with occasional weekends, for 40 hours per week. The work environment is clean, well lit, and comfortable, with moderate noise. The role may involve exposure to infections and contagious diseases, frequent interruptions, and occasional pressure from multiple orders.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical-supply inventory for designated departments.
• Accurately count par levels and replenish them according to the established schedule.
• Organize storage areas and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Notify the lead distribution technician when stock reaches critical-low levels or is out of stock.
• Clearly and accurately label patient-chargeable items with the date and charge number, and match goods accurately with receiving slips.
• Accurately count supplies at assigned par levels and check for expired goods.
• Amend par-level sheets to meet department needs.
• Rotate incoming supplies with shelf stock to prevent products from expiring.
• Promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
• Provide accurate inventory of par-stock areas to support service to 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.
• Competitive compensation, with possible premium pay and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Career-development programs.

What This Job Offers

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