Emergency Department Supply & Inventory Specialist

Wellstar Medical Group, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WellStar Health System is seeking an ED Supply Specialist to manage inventory, purchasing, and stock levels in the Emergency Department. You will coordinate with physicians and vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor budgets to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, training staff on new supplies, and collaborating with biomed, CSS, and lab teams. A strong background in hospital supply chains and 3+ years in healthcare is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years hospital experience.
• Inventory control and distribution knowledge.
• Purchasing and materials management experience.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Ability to work with clinical staff under stress.
• Basic keyboarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control for materials as appropriate.
• Order chargeable and non-charge supplies, minor equipment, office supplies, paper and forms.
• Receive supplies daily and place into usable stock.
• Work with ED physicians to maintain a current stock of preferred medical supplies.
• Help perform daily inventory of required supplies not stocked by SPD.
• Assumes responsibility for other duties assigned by management.
• Ensure quality control on ED equipment and repair minor equipment.
• Provide education to employees on changes in supplies and new equipment.
• Maintain maintenance tickets and respond to vendor requests on new products and quotes.
• Serve as primary contact for outside vendors.
• Maintain records per regulatory agencies (JCAHO, DHR, OSHA) including logs.
• Survey Environment of Care and maintain ED cleanliness and appearance.
• Monitor expenditure trends and provide monthly budget reports.
• Assist with budget calculations and coordinate with other departments to control costs.
• Performs other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Materials management

English communication

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Typing

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

WellStar Health System is seeking an ED Supply Specialist to manage inventory, purchasing, and stock levels in the Emergency Department. You will coordinate with physicians and vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and monitor budgets to support safe patient care.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, training staff on new supplies, and collaborating with biomed, CSS, and lab teams. A strong background in hospital supply chains and 3+ years in healthcare is required.