RME Inventory Manager - Perioperative Servicees

University of Arkansas at Little Rock; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care organization is seeking a Clinical Staff member for Medical Services. This role involves managing inventory and resources for the perioperative division, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sterile processing and inventory management, with a focus on teamwork and improving patient care. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement matching up to 10%

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of supervisory experience in Sterile Processing.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates inventory of instrumentation and supplies for the OR.
• Implements processes to reduce loss and ensure appropriate inventory levels.
• Manages systems to assure accuracy of inventory counts.

Skills

Sterile Processing

Inventory Management

Budgeting

Vendor Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Surgical Tech Program

Tools

Censitrac

Esims

Job description

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Closing Date: 05/14/2025

Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Medical Services

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department: ICE | PERIOP QUALITY & ADMINISTRATION

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties: The position coordinates and evaluates all elements of financial, material, and human resources for the business division of Perioperative, Interventional and Imaging Services. This position will serve as a liaison between Division Managers, and Perioperative Finance and Administration. The position will oversee Instrument/equipment tracking software (i.e. Censitrac), property, purchasing, and loss control and asset management. Establishes policies and procedures that govern the business operations with an emphasis on loss control and appropriate supply of instrument and scope inventory/equipment. Responsible for evaluating damaged instrumentation to determine if repairs or replacement are appropriate. Coordinates with vendors and contractors to ensure that repairs are made in a timely and efficient manner. Assess the life cycles of instrumentation/equipment and conduct cost analysis to ensure that appropriate instrument costs are covered in procedural billing. Works closely with members of Institutional Security and Support Services Asset Protection department to track and investigate loss of instrumentation and equipment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of progressively responsible supervisor/management experience in Sterile Processing.
• Candidate MUST have 2 years of sterile processing training or experience.
• CRCST or CBSPD certification required within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved surgical tech program

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Manages and maintains adequate inventory of instrumentation, trays, supplies, scopes, instrument implants, and equipment for OR.
• Works with vendors on coordinating education sessions for surgeons, residents and OR staff.
• Implements the control of inventory and equipment by analyzing processes and procedures to reduce loss and insure appropriate quantities are purchased without excessive duplication.
• Oversees the instrument tagging processing making recommendations for best tagging and inventory tracking methods.
• Develops and manages systems (Censitrac, Esims), which assure the accuracy of inventory counts and PAR levels based on usage and history of products.
• Coordinates and assists with the budgeting processing. Executes actions to keep budget accounts at or under budget.
• Implements the operational processes that maximize work flow and efficiencies through the use of available technologies including tracking of orders, equipment and instrumentation.
• Monitors the procedures for requesting SPD supplies and instruments in collaboration with surgeons and ACSM’s.
• Tracks and communicates special orders to ensure availability for patient care use.
• Participates in onboarding meetings for new incoming surgeons.
• Stays informed of new technology and procedures in the area of processing inventory and supply management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Hearing, Lifting, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity: Grasping, Kneeling, Repetitive Motion, Sharps

Benefits Eligible: Yes