Storekeeper I - UI Health, Materials Management

About the role

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) is a part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) that provides comprehensive care, education, and research. It includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. UI Health also includes seven UIC health science colleges.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, issue, load, and unload equipment, and supply items when required.
• Check incoming orders against items listed on requisitions, invoices, or other forms.
• Enter receiving information into Pathways Materials Management (PMM) system prior to distribution.
• Utilize PMM system to obtain supply inquire, unit of measure, and pricing information.
• Issue requisitioned supply items by checking requested items against levels on hand.
• Refer situations that involve deviations from established procedures to the Storekeeper II.
• Replenish supply cabinets/par level carts and linen daily for patient care areas.
• Store supplies in bins, on pallets, or shelves.
• Cycle count items, as assigned.
• Rotate specified stock according to receipt date.
• Check supplies for expiration and/or damage.
• Label supply items with identifying codes, etc.
• Order supplies to maintain inventory par levels using PMM replenishment requisition.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness in applying established methods to handle supply items.
• Affiliate with PAREX and PMM.
• Perform Distribution Services related duties and responsibilities, ensuring the section meets its 24 hours, seven days a week responsibility to the Medical Center.
• Participate in periodic cycle counts, and other inventories of supply items stored in the area.
• Participate in staff meetings and required in-services.
• Affiliate with setting up, and or operating equipment for meeting, in-services, etc.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift certification required per OSHA.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Familiarity with standard concepts and best practices in a stockroom or warehouse environment.
• An analytical mind with ability to make accurate mathematical computations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management.
• A keen attention to detail and ability to effectively manage time.
• Skills to operate common office equipment.
• Physical ability to frequently lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.