Inventory Specialist

Full-Time, Day shift. Pay range: $18.07 per hour (anticipated hourly wage range: $18.04 - $25.93 per hour). Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

A Typical Day

Hospital operating room (OR) supply chain technicians with the titles of inventory specialist, OR material assistant, materials specialist, and OR Technicians, support surgical services by ensuring procurement, inventory supply management, distribution, and replenishment of surgical supplies are timely to avoid delay in OR cases. The role works closely with OR coordinators and supply chain management to ensure the OR is fully stocked, compliant, and prepared for daily surgeries to maintain efficient operations and support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Stock, organize, and replenish operating room supplies
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate PAR levels of surgical supplies and implants to prevent shortages and overstock; collaborate with OR coordinator and OR manager by using data to drive PARs
• Order, receive, inspect, and distribute surgical supplies, implants, and specialty items
• Ensure expired, damaged, or recalled items are removed and managed promptly
• Manage and track implants using the UDI tracker
• Review OR booking sheets with OR manager and plan supply procurement accordingly
• Process Bill Only requisitions within established time frame; monitor STAT requisitions to avoid increased cost
• Resolve back orders and shortages by collaborating with clinical team for clinically approved substitutes or replacements
• Conduct documented inventory audits and rounding
• Support emergency supply requests and replenishment needs
• Maintain compliance with hospital and department policies, safety standards, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements

This Role Might Be For You If ...

• You have working knowledge of healthcare inventory systems
• You demonstrate knowledge of surgical supplies and sterile procedures
• You have strong organizational, communication and critical thinking skills
• You demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• You have the ability to use the latest technology to perform job responsibilities
• You are proficient in Excel and supply management software
• You have the ability to lift, push and pull up to fifty pounds

To Be Considered

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Preferred: One to two years of hospital supply chain operations experience

Schedule Requirements

Full-Time, Days. Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm

Benefits And Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.