ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE (CCU) - MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Cook County Government; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Cook County Health & Hospitals System seeks an Administrative Aide (CCU) in Materials Management. Under supervision, you will assist with receiving, storing, and issuing materials, maintaining stock records, and delivering supplies to patient care units.

The role involves inventory duties, using barcode systems, and ensuring items meet expiry requirements, with day-to-day tasks that support hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital storeroom procedures.
• Ability to read and write, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Able to lift and move heavy merchandise.
• Knowledge of barcode inventory systems.
• Ability to operate delivery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inventories stock on assigned wards using par-stock and barcode system.
• Prepares, fills, and files storeroom requisitions/pick lists for deliveries.
• Performs spot checks of perpetual and actual inventory.
• Assists with periodic inventory counts.
• Cleans storerooms and dock areas to keep them orderly.
• Checks item conditions and expiry dates for two-month minimum shelf life.
• Delivers supplies to patient care units.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Arithmetic

Lifting heavy items

Storeroom procedures

Delivery equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description - ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE (CCU) - MATERIAL MANAGEMENT (00139568)

Job Description

ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE (CCU) - MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Job Number

00139568

Job Posting

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2026, 2:52:26 PM

Closing Date: Nov 12, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Full-time Shift Start Time : 7:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 3:00 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU Local 73

Posting Salary : $22.759 - $24.146 HOURLY

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the Service Employees International UnionLocal 73 (SEIU – 73). Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, Cook County will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. Cook County is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.

DEPARTMENT:

MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

SHIFT:

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

POSTING SALARY:

22.759-24.146 HOURLY

Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.

Job Summary

SEIU 73

Under direct supervision, the Administrative Aide is responsible for assisting with the various activities of Materiel Management such as receiving, storing and issuing materials, supplies, furniture, and equipment; taking inventories, maintaining stock records, delivering supplies to patient care units; assisting special projects; and performing related duties as required.

Typical Duties

• Inventories stock on assigned wards that are on the par-stock system to determine supply needs using the barcode system
• Prepares, fills, and files storeroom requisitions/pick list for items to be delivered to patient care units
• Makes spot checks of perpetual inventory and actual inventory
• Assists with periodic inventory counts
• Cleans storerooms and dock areas at all times by keeping orderly: sweeping the area, removing, and disposing all cartons and boxes daily
• Ascertains conditions of supplies before delivery
• Checks on outdated items and ensure that all goods delivered are to expire in at least two-month time
• Deliver supplies to patient care units
• Stock and rotate supplies stored in the shelves of the storerooms of patient care units in accordance with the FIFO Rotation and storing policies
• Assists in other work activities of Materiel Management

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED (Must provide proof at time of interview)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of hospital complex, storeroom procedures, and ability to operate delivery equipment.
• Ability to read and write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple arithmetic; follow oral and written instructions.
• Able to lift and move heavy merchandise

VETERAN PREFERENCE PLEASE READ

When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:

Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”

Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.

OR A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference.

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must bepresented at time of interview.

*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.

*CCHHS isstrictlyprohibitedfromconditioning,basingor knowinglyprejudicingor affectinganytermoraspectofCountyemploymentorhiringuponorbecauseofany politicalreasonorfactor.