ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE (CCU) - MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Cook County Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time

Job summary

Cook County Health is seeking an Administrative Aide for the Materiel Management unit at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital in Chicago. The role supports receiving, storing, and issuing materials, conducting inventories, and delivering supplies to units with direct supervision.

Typical duties include stock checks, requisition processing, and assisting with projects. Requires a high school diploma or GED and willingness to work a 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM shift; compensation is hourly and experience-based.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inventory stock on wards using par-stock system and barcode.
• Prepare and file storeroom requisitions/pick lists for delivery.
• Conduct periodic inventory checks and FIFO rotation of supplies.

Skills

Hospital knowledge

Delivery equipment handling

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Barcode system

Job description

PLEASE BE ADVISED that this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Cook County and the Service Employees International Union Local 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.

Location

JOHN H. STROGER JR. HOSPITAL

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.

Summary

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 intervieww)

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

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/

• 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 be presented 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 is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Posting

Oct 28, 2026, 9:52:26 AM

Collective Bargaining Unit

SEIU Local 73

Organization

Health and Hospital Systems