Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location

Outpatient Center in Schaumburg

Job Description

General Summary:    

The Supply Chain Procedural Specialist Sr. will be assigned to own the management of supplies.

Because Senior-level procedural specialists are the sole supply chain representative the role will be responsible the Supply Chain Operations team as a direct liaison with medical, administration, clinical and nursing leadership personnel.

  

They are also expected to  and manage supplies outside of the standard procedural specialist process (i.e. non-kanban inventory, ambulatory inventory, etc.).

Customer service is critical to meet the support requirements and daily demand within the hospital or ambulatory area.  The role will require, self-motivation and adherences to the hospital and departmental policies. 

This role is expected to be capable of utilizing various technology applications/software (Workday, etc.), provide first-step resolution to open issues, elevate opportunities for improvement to a manager, work within a team environment, and have excellent communication skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform daily scanning and replenishment activities for assigned par locations.General maintenance of assigned par locations including bin organization, stockout management and substitute item tagging is expected.Execute processes that are unique to assigned areas such as consignment workflows, non-kanban pars, par locations inside of procedure rooms that may not be always accessible, cabinets containing hanging items, etc.Utilize Workday ERP to review reports to validate purchase orders and review open demand data. If required, utilize reports to obtain serial number and usage information for consignment items. Ability to troubleshoot basic issues in ERP and/or escalate to appropriate source when needed.Coordinate with Demand Planning team to add/remove items from pars, adjust inventory levels and print labels as needed.Works with the assigned purchasing buyer to mitigate against back orders, missing supplies and arranges for approved substitutions.Also, will participate in daily operational meetings to review backordered items with purchasing team.Coordinate with sales reps as needed for periodic site visits regarding consignment inventory.Assists in the operational conversion process to bring new products into inventory with minimal impact on the financial and operational side. Maintain a clean workspace and ensure supplies are properly labeled, rotated and are easy to find.Prep and participate in annual physical inventory exercises as-needed.Rotates stock and inspecting for damage and expiration with purchasing team. Adheres to Lurie’s expiration policy which includes manual recording for items flagged for bi-annual expiration checks.Works closely with the assigned clinical staff and/or surgical specialist and responds to customer service requests in a timely fashion.  Assists with recall management as needed.Responsible for receiving supplies in Workday and delivering packages to requestors (both surgery and ambulatory deliveries).Responsible for covering at other ambulatory sites or areas as needed. For Northbrook and Westchester locations, the Sr. Specialist is primarily responsible for surgery supplies, however they may be asked to manage ambulatory areas as well at the same or neighboring location.Other job functions as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:

Holds confidential position acquired information.Adheres to all Lurie Children’s and department specific policies and protocols.Adheres to all hospital and department mandatory requirements and competencies; completes all mandatory required education and health requirements.Participates in staff meetings and/or reviews minutes and provides input into unit goals and objectives. Attends meetings and educational offerings as assigned.Reports to in-charge person regarding assignments, breaks and lunch; carries hospital provided phone/pager and responds if summoned.Wears appropriate clothing for this area of operation, including but not limited to a cover gown/lab coat when moving outside the restricted area. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment, when appropriate. Integrates Lurie Children’s core values into daily work decisions, and actions; exhibits behavior supportive to this institution in all dealings. Performs all other related duties as assisted or requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

High school level of course work with attainment of a high school diploma or equivalency.A minimum of 5 years of work experience performing logistics-related functions is preferred.Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform limited mathematical operations.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.Ability to perform data entry and comfortable utilizing technology, such as ERP, Microsoft applications, etc.Ability to operate potentially hazardous mechanical loading equipment, such as electric power pallet

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$24.00-$39.24 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

 

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org