Material Specialist

3 weeks ago

Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Material Specialist for the Supply Chain department at our main medical campus in Hyde Park.

The UChicago Medicine Supply Chain is committed to the communities that we serve. We work hard to identify, develop, and support suppliers and job growth within our communities, and we hold all suppliers to the same expectations. We challenge them to improve themselves to meet the demanding quality, cost, technology, and service needs of our organization and work together to deliver the best possible care and experience for our patients. We strive to be the best health care provider supply chain. Our goal is to be one of the best in any industry by ensuring the right products, services and equipment are always delivered to the right place at the right time. We are also committed to delivering the best quality with the lowest total cost.

The Supply Chain Materials Specialist is responsible for several functions pertaining to clinical and non-clinical supply needs. The functions include receiving and delivering supplies, warehousing, and stocking of all supply locations in patient care areas, transactional accounting of all inventory supply movement and reconciliation of inventory balances. Materials Specialists are also responsible for the demonstration of top-notch customer service to both clinical and non-clinical staff. It is the role of the Material Specialist to ensure all supply locations are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion.

Essential Job Functions:

Use inventory management system to issue supplies to various departments and generate inventory stocking reports. Perform various functions such as data entry, order creation, warehouse cycle counts, and stock rotation. Locate stock and deliver requested items to patient care areas. Utilize handheld technology to process and deliver all inbound shipments accurately and according to standard work. Pick up and stage all outbound shipments for return. Attend daily MDI (Mange for Daily Improvement) huddles to discuss work area, metrics, and schedules. Attendance is mandatory for all MDI huddles. Answers the phones in assigned areas to assist customers with a positive tone. Demonstrate a customer centric approach and a willingness to assist. Perform standard work to replenish and maintain all supply chain stocking locations. Replenishment process may include, but not limited to Kanban and/or Bar Code. Perform standard work in assembling and maintaining Crash Cart trays and carts. Understand and provide assistance with managing various equipment including oxygen tanks and airway carts in emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:  

A completed high school diploma or GED equivalent Ability to prioritize assignments and organize work without direct supervision Knowledge of personal computers, handheld computers preferred Good mathematical ability Good verbal communications skills Ability to work in a stressful setting and provide excellent customer service Ability to lift 50 pounds of free-weight and/or push 450 pounds on wheels for short distances

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of inventory management principles and receiving processes Knowledge of disposable hospital supplies

Position Details:

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE) Shift: Evenings/ 3pm-11:30pm Monday - Friday  Location: UChicago main campus- Hyde Park, IL Unit/Department: Supply Chain - Inventory Management Med/Surg  CBA Code: SEIU

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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