Supply Chain Operation Specialist - Per Diem

Supply Chain Operations Specialist – Per Diem

Hourly Pay Range: $18.38 - $26.65 – determined by candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

• Position:
  Supply Chain Operations Specialist – Per Diem
• Location:
  
  Elmhurst, IL
• Hours:
  
  As needed Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3pm, rotating weekends and holidays
• Required Travel: none

The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is responsible for maintaining established stock levels in supply areas for assigned hospital units, medical group locations, and off‑site points of care. This includes counting current stock levels, picking tickets from inventory locations, organizing and facilitating just‑in‑time deliveries to assigned units, and checking supplies for expiration. The Specialist is accountable for the relationship with clinicians, providing real‑time updates on product disruptions and changes.

The supply chain function is critical to patient care; this role elevates service levels, standardizes processes, and ensures clinicians have everything they need to deliver high‑quality patient care.

• Monitor, count, and record inventory levels for all medical supplies in assigned PAR locations.
• Deliver medical supplies to various departments and ensure timely replenishment/put‑away of stock in PAR locations.
• Pick, pack, stage, and deliver supplies for orders that source internally.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply areas and stockrooms, rotate stock and perform expiration checks.
• Create, foster, and maintain relationships with department secretaries, nurses, and charge nurses and provide frequent updates on the supplies stocked in the department. Use department phones/Vocera/pagers to respond to supply requests.
• Use Endeavor technology to ensure accurate data entry into handhelds, computers, and expiration logs. Check email regularly to stay up to date with departmental and system‑wide updates.
• Participate in departmental initiatives such as process improvement, implementations, or regulatory readiness.
• Adhere to all Endeavor policies, infection control protocols, and Joint Commission environment of care and supply management standards.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Certification:
  Driver’s license may be required;
  Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) is admired.
• Experience:
  
  Prior experience in warehousing and/or inventory management in any industry is preferred but not required. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not required.
• Unique or Preferred
  
  Skills:
  • Works effectively with diverse teams, including clinical staff.
  • Adjusts to an ever changing healthcare environment and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures accuracy in data analysis and process documentation.
  • Clearly conveys ideas and findings to various stakeholders.
  • Proactively addresses challenges with creative and effective solutions.
  • Understands the perspectives of both patients and staff to drive improvements that benefit all.
  • Ability to prioritize daily tasks and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment.
  • Knowledge of procedures for handling, storing, and rotating medical supplies.
  • Capable of completing, comprehending, and adhering to Endeavor training and education module.
  • Ability to learn to effectively utilize handheld scanners, personal computers, and Endeavor Health’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

• Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.