Material Service Coordinator - Inpatient Inventory

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Days Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Works Every Other Weekend and Works Holidays)
• Location: Feinberg/Galter; FL BS
• Union Hourly Compensation: $21.75 per hour (non-negotiable). The role is graded as a non-exempt position, meaning you are eligible for overtime.
• Benefits Eligible Role: New employees are eligible for benefits to begin on the first of the month following their starting date. Our 2026 Benefits Summary is attached for your reference.

The

Materials Services Coordinator II

reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing, issuing, delivering, checking and documenting, linen and medical/surgical supplies provided by Materials Management.
• Issues supplies and equipment from storeroom, central sterile processing and vendor source shipments.
• Labels/identifies products as needed for charging and identification, and places into appropriate storage locations. This includes authorized access to Clean Utility Rooms in all clinical areas. Also, replenishes Materials Management departmental inventories.
• Accurately counts and maintains supply & linen levels as established by management.
• Responds to customer requests for supplies and linen needs. Requests may be verbal, written, phone, pager or Power Chart.
• Completes work from previous shift to accommodate department schedules.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area, demonstrates ownership over assigned route.
• Performs routine assessment for expired product and resolves issues in a timely manner.
• Takes inventory of linen and supplies, and requests needed items through in-house or vendor systems.
• Uses manual and automated systems to place orders, record activity, and issue credits.
• Maintains accurate logs & records for all processes.
• Rotates through various MSC II assignments as needed for cross-training.
• Dispenses and delivers materials via tube system elevator, and/or using hand, or power equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

AA/EOE.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or acceptable equivalent

Preferred

• At least 1 year experience w/ materials handling, preferably in a Healthcare environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our " rel="noopener noreferrer"> Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.