Materials Specialist

Advocate Health•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Materials Specialist maintains medical-supply inventory for designated departments and nursing-unit par stock areas. The role counts and replenishes stock, keeps supplies organized and rotated to prevent expiration, checks goods against receiving slips, and labels patient-chargeable items accurately. The specialist also updates par-level sheets, reports critical shortages, supports over-the-counter issues and courier and bed storage/transfer services, and keeps work and storage areas clean and orderly. The position requires knowledge of medical/surgical supplies, computer skills, and telephone skills. The work environment is clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled, with moderate noise, frequent interruptions, occasional pressure from multiple orders, and possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical/surgical supplies.
Good computer skills.
Good telephone skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
Previous warehouse, receiving, or supplies-distribution experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain medical supplies inventory for designated departments.
Accurately count and replenish par levels according to the established schedule.
Organize storage areas neatly and orderly.
Notify the lead distribution technician when stock reaches critically low levels or is out.
Clearly and accurately label patient-chargeable items with the date and charge number, and match goods accurately with receiving slips.
Count supplies accurately on assigned par levels and check for expired goods.
Amend par-level sheets to meet departmental needs.
Rotate incoming supplies with shelf stock to prevent products from expiring.
Promote a cooperative work environment through communication, interpersonal relationships, and teamwork, in accordance with general hospital standards.
Provide a high level of service to patient-care areas through accurate inventory of par stock areas.
Rotate medical supplies within nursing-unit par stock areas.
Handle over-the-counter issues, courier service, and bed storage/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, 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 premium pay for eligible shifts, on-call work, and other situations.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career-development programs.