Operating Room Supply Clerk

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

1d • $15 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Room Supply Clerk manages and maintains inventory of medical supplies and equipment used in the operating room. The role ensures necessary supplies are available for surgical procedures and collaborates with physicians and other hospital staff to support supply availability, efficient procurement, and cost control.

The position is in Surgery Materials Management at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. It is on-site and has a schedule of Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with variable weekday hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a healthcare or inventory management role.
• Customer service experience.
• Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment in the operating room.
• Check stock levels, identify low-stock items, and initiate requisitions to replenish supplies.
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Assemble and deliver case carts containing disposable supplies and surgical instrumentation for procedures.
• Procure and maintain par and perpetual inventory levels for disposable items used in surgical procedures.
• Arrange and organize supplies, instruments, and equipment in designated operating room storage areas.
• Use appropriate storage techniques to maintain cleanliness, sterility, and accessibility.
• Implement labeling and tracking systems to support identification and retrieval of items.
• Requisition capital equipment and coordinate special-order requests, including equipment rentals and supplies.
• Complete bill-only purchase orders for vendor-provided items that do not require receipt.
• Perform filing and clerical duties, process store requisitions and credit memorandums, check tally-ins against purchase orders, prepare forms for new stock items, record documents in registers, and prepare reports.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of storage areas, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, spraying, and defrosting as needed.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays.
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED