This position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day supply and inventory needs of River Hills Surgery Center. This position helps ensure clinical and non-clinical supplies are received, organized, stocked, tracked, and readily available to support safe and efficient patient care. The Inventory Technician works closely with surgery center leadership, clinical staff, and vendors to maintain appropriate inventory levels, reduce waste, and ensure supplies are available when needed. As knowledge and experience within the role develop, this position may assume additional responsibilities related to case preparation, purchasing, implant management, vendor coordination, and other supply chain functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect, and put away incoming supply deliveries.
- Verify shipments against packing slips and purchase orders and communicate any discrepancies.
- Stock and organize supplies in designated storage areas throughout the surgery center.
- Maintain appropriate PAR levels and replenish supplies as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels and identify items that need to be reordered.
- Monitor expiration dates, Identify and remove expired, damaged, recalled, or otherwise unusable products according to facility procedures.
- Help prepare and organize supplies needed for upcoming surgical cases.
- Communicate supply shortages, backorders, substitutions, or other inventory concerns to appropriate team members.
- Work collaboratively with clinical staff to identify changing supply needs.
- Perform other supply chain, inventory, and operational duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous inventory, materials management, warehouse, healthcare, or surgery center experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to recognize and communicate inventory discrepancies or supply concerns promptly.
- Healthcare supply, medical terminology, or surgical supply knowledge is preferred but not required.
Why Choose Iowa Ortho? At Iowa Ortho, we are guided by our IMPACT values, and we believe in fostering a culture that prioritizes both professional excellence and compassionate care:
- Innovation that Drives Positive Outcomes (I)
- Motivation for Exceptional Care (M)
- Passion for Quality in Everything We Do (P)
- Accountability Through Open and Honest Communication (A)
- Commitment to Continued Growth (C)
- Teamwork (T)
- Competitive Benefit Package: Competitive pay, health, dental, 160hrs paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, profit-sharing, employee discounts and more.
- Center of Excellence: Physician-owned orthopedic clinic and surgery center dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the people of central Iowa. Discover why Iowa Ortho is a recognized center of excellence in orthopedic care.
- Cutting-Edge Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art facility that embraces the latest advancements in medical technology.
- Team Atmosphere: Join a collaborative team that supports one another and is committed to enhancing patient care.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
Join our team and be a part of our commitment to delivering gold-standard healthcare! *Please note our first point of contact may be by email. Please check your spam folder, as unknown senders sometimes wind up in spam or junk.
Iowa Ortho is a privately held medical practice. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at Iowa Ortho will be required to complete a criminal background check, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.
Iowa Ortho is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Iowa Ortho is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.