Material Service Coordinator II - Inpatient Inventory, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Materials Services Coordinator II to handle linen and medical/surgical supply logistics in the Feinberg/Galter area. The role involves issuing supplies, inventory management, and cross-training across MSC II assignments within Materials Management.

The position is full-time, non-exempt with an 40-hour workweek and a schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Benefits eligibility begins after the first of the month following start date.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent.
• At least 1 year experience with materials handling, preferably in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, issue, deliver, check and document linen and medical/surgical supplies from Materials Management.
• Issue supplies from storeroom, central sterile processing and vendor shipments.
• Label products for charging and storage; maintain access to Clean Utility Rooms across clinical areas.
• Count and maintain supply and linen levels as directed by management.
• Respond to customer requests via verbal, written, phone, pager or Power Chart.
• Complete work from previous shift to align with department schedules.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and take ownership of assigned routes.
• Perform routine checks for expired products and resolve issues promptly.
• Take inventory and place orders through in-house or vendor systems.
• Maintain logs and records for all processes.
• Rotate through MSC II assignments for cross-training.
• Distribute materials via tube system elevator or manual/power equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Materials handling

Education

High School diploma

Job description

• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Days Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Works Every Other Weekend and Works Holidays)
• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS
• Union Hourly Compensation: $21.75 per hour (non-negotiable). The role is graded as a non-exempt position, meaning you are eligible for overtime.
• Benefits Eligible Role: New employees are eligible for benefits to begin on the first of the month following their starting date.

The Materials Services Coordinator II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, issuing, delivering, checking and documenting, linen and medical/surgical supplies provided by Materials Management.
• Issues supplies and equipment from storeroom, central sterile processing and vendor source shipments.
• Labels/identifies products as needed for charging and identification, and places into appropriate storage locations. This includes authorized access to Clean Utility Rooms in all clinical areas. Also, replenishes Materials Management departmental inventories.
• Accurately counts and maintains supply & linen levels as established by management.
• Responds to customer requests for supplies and linen needs. Requests may be verbal, written, phone, pager or Power Chart.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area, demonstrates ownership over assigned route.
• Performs routine assessment for expired product and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Takes inventory of linen and supplies, and requests needed items through in-house or vendor systems.
• Uses manual and automated systems to place orders, record activity, and issue credits.
• Maintains accurate logs & records for all processes.
• Rotates through various MSC II assignments as needed for cross-training.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via tube system elevator, and/or using hand, or power equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent

Preferred

• At least 1 year experience w/ materials handling, preferably in a Healthcare environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.

Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed:

Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.