Northwestern Medicine · 6 hours ago
Supply Chain Specialist I - Materials Management, Full-time, Days
3701 Doty Rd, Woodstock, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, dedicated to providing a patient-first approach. They are seeking a Supply Chain Specialist I to perform daily activities within the Supply Chain team, including inventory management, equipment handling, and communication with clinical staff regarding supply chain issues.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Follows standard work and methodologies around inventory, receiving, equipment, linen and mail
Utilizes standard processes within WaveMark and PeopleSoft to maintain data integrity
Utilizes problem solving skills to resolve noncomplex situations involving technology, customers, staff, and other supply chain management personnel: consults with SC Leadership for guidance as needed
Performs daily activity to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Assists with special projects as required
Ensures support of MDI and daily huddles
Orders and delivers supplies and/or linen to user areas based on par level. Identifies stock shortages and notify management
Conducts routine audits of supplies, linen, and equipment to ensure inventory accuracy, compliance with par levels, and proper usage
Identifies and documents discrepancies, expirations, shortages, or overstock; communicates findings to management and supports corrective actions
Answers incoming calls from users identifying supply needs
Maintains work area to ensure a clean and safe environment
Promotes safety in the workplace, following proper lifting and pushing/pulling techniques and utilizing equipment correctly
Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs. Reports all safety hazards to manager
Communicates to supervisor any issues, including inability to complete schedule and is proactive in dealing with observed deficiencies (reports issues/work requests to supervisor/manager, picks up debris outside of regular work area)
Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information
Use organizational and unit/department resources efficiently
Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time
Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement
Participate in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow the services we provide
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance
Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so
Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way
Use effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur
Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments
Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent; or in lieu of high school diploma/GED, must have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience
Must exhibit the ability to follow oral and written instructions
Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff
Computer literate – ability to learn various programs
Must be able to work independently and respond quickly under pressure when problems arise
Good organizational skills
Ability to think critically
Preferred
Two years' work experience in a hospital or healthcare environment
Associates degree in related field
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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