Surgical Supplies & Inventory Specialist

Surgery Partners; Altoona (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners is seeking a Surgery Buyer to coordinate purchasing, replenishment, and inventory for operating room supplies, instruments, and implants. You will work with clinical teams, vendors, and Supply Chain to ensure case readiness, cost-effective procurement, and accurate documentation.

Compliance with regulatory standards and HIPAA is required. The role supports surgical case readiness, timely resolution of supply issues, and accurate records across purchasing, receipts, and billing.

Qualifications

• Quality assurance and accreditation standards.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.
• Clear written and verbal English communication.
• Knowledge of surgical implant documentation and consignment inventory.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in procurement records.
• Advanced computer proficiency for procurement systems.
• Good receiving and inventory process knowledge.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload.
• Capacity to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and policy updates.
• Demonstrated performance review competencies.

Responsibilities

• Source, order, and replenish surgical supplies and implants per case schedules.
• Ensure timely delivery for scheduled and emergent procedures.
• Coordinate with vendors for quotes, backorders, substitutes, and shortages.
• Use group purchasing contracts and approved procurement processes.
• Monitor PAR levels, rotate stock, and reduce excess or expiring items.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records in systems.
• Collaborate with OR schedulers for equipment availability.
• Resolve supply issues impacting surgery schedules or patient care.
• Reconcile purchase orders, receipts, invoices, returns, and credits.
• Document implant utilization and reconcile with billing and RVU teams.
• Coordinate with physicians and vendors for case-specific materials.
• Ensure regulatory, infection control, and quality standards compliance.
• Follow HIPAA and Joint Commission protocols in inventory practices.
• Use secure messaging for timely communications and updates.
• Receive, verify, stock, and distribute supplies and implants.
• Process bill-only orders and implant transactions; investigate discrepancies.
• Reconcile consignment inventory and track usage and returns.
• Participate in physical counts and variance investigations.
• Support system implementations and workflow improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

HIPAA knowledge

English communication

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Advanced computer skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Learning mindset

Performance-review awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Eligibility to work in the U.S.

Pallet jack certification

Previous healthcare supply chain experience

Experience with ERP or inventory systems

Experience with surgical implants or consignment processes

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Secure messaging system interface

Job description

Surgery Partners is seeking a Surgery Buyer to coordinate purchasing, replenishment, and inventory for operating room supplies, instruments, and implants. You will work with clinical teams, vendors, and Supply Chain to ensure case readiness, cost-effective procurement, and accurate documentation.

Compliance with regulatory standards and HIPAA is required. The role supports surgical case readiness, timely resolution of supply issues, and accurate records across purchasing, receipts, and billing.