Inventory Tech

About the Role

This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day supply and inventory needs of River Hills Surgery Center. The Inventory Technician ensures clinical and non-clinical supplies are received, organized, stocked, tracked, and readily available to support safe and efficient patient care. They work closely with surgery center leadership, clinical staff, and vendors to maintain appropriate inventory levels, reduce waste, and ensure supplies are available when needed. As knowledge and experience grow, this role may expand to include case preparation, purchasing, implant management, vendor coordination, and other supply chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and put away incoming supply deliveries.
• Verify shipments against packing slips and purchase orders, communicating any discrepancies.
• Stock and organize supplies in designated storage areas throughout the surgery center.
• Maintain appropriate PAR levels and replenish supplies as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify items that need to be reordered.
• Monitor expiration dates and remove expired, damaged, recalled, or unusable products according to facility procedures.
• Help prepare and organize supplies for upcoming surgical cases.
• Communicate supply shortages, backorders, substitutions, or other inventory concerns to the team.
• Work with clinical staff to identify changing supply needs.
• Perform other supply chain, inventory, and operational duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous inventory, materials management, warehouse, healthcare, or surgery center experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to recognize and communicate inventory discrepancies or supply concerns promptly.
• Healthcare supply, medical terminology, or surgical supply knowledge preferred but not required.

Why Choose Iowa Ortho?

At Iowa Ortho, we are guided by our IMPACT values: Innovation, Motivation, Passion, Accountability, Commitment, and Teamwork. We foster a culture that prioritizes professional excellence and compassionate care.

• Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive pay, health, dental, 160 hours paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, employee discounts, and more.
• Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to exceptional care in central Iowa.
• Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility with the latest medical technology.
• Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team committed to enhancing patient care.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.

Join our team and be part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare!

*Please note our first point of contact may be by email. Check your spam folder, as unknown senders sometimes end up there. Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will undergo a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.*