Materials Assistant

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC; Morton Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

401(k) with company match

Wellness program

Health savings accounts

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

The Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Clerk to support fast-paced clinical operations in Morton Grove, IL. You will receive, verify, and distribute incoming medical supplies, process requisitions, and assist with inventory tasks to ensure patient care continuity.

Responsibilities include inspecting deliveries, restocking supply carts, scanning items, maintaining accuracy in the inventory system, and collaborating with department staff.

Qualifications

• Previous medical and inventory experience preferred.
• Experience inputting and retrieving data from a computerized inventory system preferred
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language
• Basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips or other documents, report shortages, reject damaged goods.
• Promptly breakdown deliveries, sort and distribute supplies to the appropriate departments
• Processes surgical casework and creates requisitions as needed.
• Scans and labels incoming supplies.
• Pulls supplies for patient case carts
• Restocks specialty supply and implant carts.
• Restocks goods for the central supply room.
• Rotates and checks supply outdates
• Assists with cycle / inventory counts
• Looks for opportunities to standardize supplies.
• Routinely assesses opportunities to reduce supply costs
• Train on inventory control application, complete data entry.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude when engaging with vendors and drivers
• Attends and participates in department meetings.
• Attends mandatory educational programs.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission, participates in center-wise safety training activities.
• Acts as backup to Materials Coordinator, if applicable
• Maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Skills

Medical inventory experience

Data entry

English proficiency

Math skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Inventory management software

Job description

Description

Perform efficiently in a fast-paced environment by receiving and distributing incoming medical supplies, as well as assisting with pulling cases. Maintain facility standards in patient care and practice in accordance with all regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips or other documents, report shortages, reject damaged goods.


• Promptly breakdown deliveries, sort and distribute supplies to the appropriate departments


• Processes surgical casework and creates requisitions as needed.


• Scans and labels incoming supplies.


• Pulls supplies for patient case carts


• Restocks specialty supply and implant carts.


• Restocks goods for the central supply room.


• Rotates and checks supply outdates


• Assists with cycle / inventory counts


• Looks for opportunities to standardize supplies.


• Routinely assesses opportunities to reduce supply costs


• Train on inventory control application, complete data entry.


• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude when engaging with vendors and drivers


• Attends and participates in department meetings.


• Attends mandatory educational programs.


• Complies with safety policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission, participates in center-wise safety training activities.


• Acts as backup to Materials Coordinator, if applicable


• Maintains a safe, organized and clean work environment.


• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications/Licensure

N/A

Experience

• Previous medical and inventory experience preferred.


• Experience inputting and retrieving data from a computerized inventory system preferred


• Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language


• Basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication required.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.


• Ability to set priorities.


• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc.


• Superior interpersonal skills.

Technical Skills

• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office preferred.


• The job requires computer skills. Must be adept at using various applications including database, spreadsheet, project management, graphics, word processing, communication by e-mail and use of specialty software.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.


• Soft Skills


• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) and present information to patients, families, co-workers, etc.


• Understanding and commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of the organization.


• Ability to set priorities


• Superior interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear.


• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.


• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.