Job Description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time Central Supply Specialist Lead for the Central Supply department in Chicago, IL.  

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated.  Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around.  If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate, multidisciplinary, collaborative team, we have the job for you.

Job Summary:

The Central Supply Pediatric Technician manages the receipt, storage, distribution, and inventory of medical supplies and equipment, with a focus on pediatric inpatient units and outpatient clinics. This role ensures supplies are safe, clinically appropriate, cost-effective, and aligned with the hospital formulary, including providing substitutions when necessary. The technician works closely with nursing, clinical staff, and supply chain leadership to maintain par levels, track expiration dates, and support high-quality patient care. Strong product knowledge and excellent customer service ensure the needs of pediatric care teams are consistently met.

As the Central Supply Specialist Lead, you will:

• Receive, inspect, and store incoming supplies, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders.
• Restock supply rooms, emergency kits, and carts according to established par levels.
• Rotate inventory and remove expired, recalled, or damaged items
• Maintain knowledge of pediatric medical products, supplies, and equipment used throughout the hospital
• Ensure supplies distributed are in alignment with the hospital’s formulary and contract agreements
• Recommend and provide clinically appropriate substitutions when a formulary item is unavailable, ensuring staff receive functionally equivalent products.
• Serve as a resource to clinical staff regarding the proper use and interchangeability of products
• Monitor supply usage trends and par levels to ensure adequate stock while minimizing waste
• Adhere to hospital policies regarding infection control, safety, and handling of sterile and non-sterile supplies .  

What we need from you:  

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required  

Experience: Prior central supply, warehouse, or healthcare supply chain experience preferred. Pediatric hospital experience is a plus  

Skills:

• Knowledge of medical and pediatric-specific supplies and equipment.
• Understanding of product interchangeability and hospital formulary compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills with inventory management systems.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $64,000k - $83,000k

What you will receive: 

• Competitive Salary 
•   Medical, Dental, and Vision 
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Life & Disability Insurance 
• Retirement Savings Plans & Matching 
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays 
• Free Parking 
• Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month in the hospital cafeteria  

Who we are:  

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.   

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  

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