OR Materials Assistant - Per Diem - Periop Svcs - 141279

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Materials Assistant in Perioperative Services at Jacobs Medical Center. This per diem, 20% appointment supports ordering surgical supplies and maintaining PAR levels, with daily inventory tasks in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role requires at least 1 year of related experience and customer service experience in a large healthcare environment, plus familiarity with ORSOS, Pro Click, and Microsoft Office. Pay is $28.93 per hour with a 20% appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of appropriate/related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recent experience in a customer service role, preferably in a large, complex healthcare environment.
• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering surgical supplies and maintaining inventory PAR levels on a daily basis.
• Sort daily supply deliveries, rotate and replenish stock items, advise supervisor of delivery/purchasing errors.
• Pull and process outdated supply items; store supplies in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service experience

Education

Healthcare training/certification program

Tools

ORSOS

Pro Click

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Title: HOSP AST 1 PD

Department: PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

Hiring Pay Scale: $28.93 / Hour

Worksite: Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type: Per Diem

Appointment Percent: 20%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141279 OR Materials Assistant - Per Diem - Periop Svcs

Filing Deadline: Wed 10/14/2026

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DESCRIPTION

Working under general supervision in Perioperative Services, assists with ordering surgical supplies and maintaining appropriate inventory PAR levels on a daily basis. Sort daily supply deliveries, rotate and replenish stock items, advise supervisor of delivery/purchasing errors; pull and process outdated supply items. Store supplies in a neat, clean, and orderly manner; breakdown and remove cardboard packaging and shipping materials. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one (1) year of appropriate/related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Recent experience in a customer service role, preferably in a large, complex healthcare environment.
• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an approved healthcare training/certification program.
• Previous Supply Chain ERP/MMIS ordering knowledge.
• Knowledge of ORSOS, Pro Click, and Microsoft Office.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $60,406 - $60,406 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $28.93 - $28.93

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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