Medical Center Storekeeper SR-Fulltime-Purchasing-Fountain Valley-Days

University-of-California,-Irvin; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to manage daily medical and surgical supplies in the Surgical Service and GI departments. You will partner with the OR Materials Supervisor and surgical staff to ensure availability and timely replenishment of critical items.

The role requires at least 3 years in a hospital supply chain, proficiency with inventory systems, and strong communication with physicians and nurses to resolve supply deficiencies promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a hospital supply chain department.
• Knowledge of automated inventory control systems.
• Knowledge of medical supplies and equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to maintain a workload-paced work rhythm.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships across the health system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily medical and surgical supply in the Surgical Service and GI departments.
• Assist Lead Surgical Tech with equipment repair or service needs.
• Research special equipment and supply needs.
• Perform weekly inventory cycle counts and semiannual inventories.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical service director, physicians, circulating nurses, and surgical technicians about supply deficiencies.
• Review daily surgical schedule with department schedulers for special supply needs.

Skills

Inventory control

Medical supplies

Communication skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Hospital experience

Work pace management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of Supply Chain with a dotted line to the Director of Surgical Services, and working under the direction of the OR Materials Supervisor, the Supply Chain Coordinator duties will be to maintain daily medical and surgical supply in the Surgical Service and Gastro Intestinal departments. Assist Lead Surgical Tech with equipment repair and/or service needs. Research special equipment and/or supply needs, perform weekly inventory cycle count and semiannual inventories, ensures effective communication with surgical service director, physicians, circulating nurses, and surgical technicians of any supply deficiency, review daily surgical schedule with department schedulers for any special supply needs.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Automated Inventory Control Systems
• Knowledge of medical supplies and equipment
• Good Communication Skills
• Minimum Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a hospital Supply Chain Department
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist
• Surgical Service Material Management experience
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization