OR Materials & Supply Chain Specialist

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Materials Supply Coordinator to manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of surgical supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment. You will partner with OR teams, Sterile Processing, Materials Management, and vendors to ensure timely availability while controlling costs and waste.

Responsibilities include optimizing PAR levels, processing orders, coordinating equipment loans and returns, and supporting cost-containment initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage inventory, supplies, and cost controls without compromising patient care.
• Strong organizational skills to track supplies, backorders, and vendor communications.
• Experience reading and documenting in English across clinical and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

• Review daily surgical schedule and anticipate supply, implant, instrument, and equipment needs.
• Maintain PAR and inventory levels; perform routine counts and reconcile records.
• Place and track purchase orders; obtain vendor quotes and cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate loaner and repair items; work with Biomedical Engineering for repairs and maintenance.
• Support Surgical Services with communication and problem-solving to minimize schedule disruptions.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Communication

Multitasking

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

North Arkansas Regional Medical Center seeks a Surgical Materials Supply Coordinator to manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of surgical supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment. You will partner with OR teams, Sterile Processing, Materials Management, and vendors to ensure timely availability while controlling costs and waste.

Responsibilities include optimizing PAR levels, processing orders, coordinating equipment loans and returns, and supporting cost-containment initiatives