Inventory Specialist

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Partner Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an Inventory Specialist in the Distribution department. The role focuses on stocking, organizing, and replenishing operating room supplies to support daily surgeries.

The position requires knowledge of healthcare inventory systems, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of healthcare inventory systems and surgical supplies.
• Ability to manage PAR levels and coordinate with OR staff.
• Proficient in Excel and inventory software; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock, organize, and replenish operating room supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and PAR levels; use data to drive planning.
• Order, receive, inspect, and distribute supplies and implants.
• Ensure expired or recalled items are removed promptly.
• Manage implants with the UDI tracker.
• Review OR booking sheets with OR manager to plan procurement.
• Process requisitions and monitor STAT orders.
• Resolve back orders with clinically approved substitutes.

Skills

Healthcare inventory systems

Surgical supplies

Excel

Supply management software

Organization

Communication

Critical thinking

Tech-savvy

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

UDI tracker

Inventory management software

Job description

Procurement / Supply Chain / Distribution

Full-Time , Day , 40

Posted 09/09/2026

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Department Name: Distribution

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.04 - $25.93 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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.

• 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,
• Reviews OR booking sheets with OR manager and plans supply procurement accordingly
• Process Bill Only requisitions within established time frame; monitors STAT requisitions to avoid increased cost,
• Resolve back orders and shortages by collaborating with clinical team for clinically approved substitutes or replacements,
• Conducts 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 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 fast-paced clinical environment
• You have the ability to use 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

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Schedule Requirements:

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

Preferred

• One to two years of hospital supply chain operations experience

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.

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
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer