Hospital Central Supply & Inventory Specialist

La-Rabida-Children; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is seeking a Central Supply Chain/Purchasing Specialist for a full-time, variable shift role in Chicago. The position focuses on clinical inventory management, par levels, disinfection, and coordination with hospital staff to sustain daily distribution of supplies.

The role involves monitoring inventory via database and cycle counts, restocking crash carts, and accurate documentation to support inpatient and outpatient services.

Qualifications

• Experience with hospital inventory systems and supply chain processes.
• Strong organizational and data entry skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and within the Supply Chain team under supervision.
• Monitor central inventory levels via database review and cycle counts.
• Check item expirations and provide monthly expiry lists.
• Identify items to add/delete from inventory and database.
• Respond promptly to requisitions via email, phone, voicemail and Meditech.
• Fill requisitions and restock crash carts to approved levels.
• Troubleshoot discrepancies and report variances.
• Participate in periodic physical inventory counts.
• Inspect and disinfect patient equipment; report issues to Biomed.
• Follow nursing care processes for patient trachs and transport for sterilization.
• Process patient supply charges and maintain 36 months of documentation.
• Attend meetings and keep the work area organized and compliant.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry

Cycle counting

Disinfection procedures

Tools

Meditech

Job description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is seeking a Central Supply Chain/Purchasing Specialist for a full-time, variable shift role in Chicago. The position focuses on clinical inventory management, par levels, disinfection, and coordination with hospital staff to sustain daily distribution of supplies.

The role involves monitoring inventory via database and cycle counts, restocking crash carts, and accurate documentation to support inpatient and outpatient services.