Surgical Materials Management Specialist - Operating Room (1.0 Days)

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an Orthopedics/OR department inventory coordinator to manage supplies, stock levels, and accurate billing from vendors. The role supports daily operations, ensuring efficient room turnover and cost containment while adhering to Mercy’s safety guidelines.

Ideal candidates have healthcare setting experience and an associate degree preferred, with strong software and problem-solving skills. This on-site position offers full-time hours and 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• 2 years in health care setting preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Associate Degree in Applied Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Controls department inventory and anticipates outdated stock.
• Responds to materials management concerns related to back orders.
• Prepares justification for variances based on general ledger.
• Investigates consignment opportunities and volume discounts.
• Reviews and revises charge system as needed.
• Maintains professional relationships with vendors.

Skills

Software applications

Spreadsheet databases

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Job description

Our OR department functions 24/7 and is comprised of 15 Hybrid OR’s specializing in Orthopedics, Neuro, General, ENT/Plastics, Open Heart, and more! With such variety, every day offers new learning opportunities and the chance to grow in both confidence and competence.

Mercy’s OR is made up of close-knit specialty teams driven by people who bring integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence to every interaction – the values that drive The Mercy Touch®.

Schedule

• 0800-1630 M-F
• 40 hours/week = full-time pay & benefits

Why Mercy’s Operating Room?

• Comprehensive hands-on orientation and mentorship program, with ongoing opportunities for professional growth
• OR team members pull supplies for their own cases and are take pride in quick room turnover
• Mercy Cedar Rapids is an independent, locally-managed healthcare system that has served the community for 120+ years.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Summary

This position supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by responsibly managing the department’s supply inventory, charge capture, cost containment, and accurate billing from vendors.

Job Description

Job Duties

• Controls department specificinventory and anticipates outdated inventory
• Responds to materials management concerns related to back orders
• Prepares justification for variances based on general ledger
• Investigates consignment opportunities and volume discounts
• Reviews/revises charge system as needed
• Establishes and maintains professional and ethical relationships with vendors
• Demonstrates working knowledge of CPT, HCPCS coding
• Maintains KanBan supply system
• Initiates and procures/maintains adequate supply volume
• Controls preparation and taking of annual physical inventory
• Prepares supplies and stock for return to vendors for credit
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Follows Mercy’s safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Department Specific Duties

OR

• Maintains ordering, tracking and billing for the Surgical Tissue Bank
• Assists with room turnover
• Assists at the front desk, answering phones and scheduling

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with various software applicationsand spreadsheet databases
• Problem solving, decision-making skills

Professional Experience

• 2 years in health care setting preferred

Education

• High School Diploma required
• Associate Degree in Applied Science preferred

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• None

Physical Requirements

Heavy: Exert 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 25-50 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

_ Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. _

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.