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 the inventory of medical supplies and equipment used in the operating room. The role ensures that necessary supplies are available for surgical procedures and supports the smooth and efficient operation of the operating room. The clerk collaborates with physicians and other hospital staff to ensure supply availability, optimize procurement, and control costs.

The position is in the Surgery Materials Management department at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. It is on-site and scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The listed base pay range is $15.00–$23.64 per hour, based on experience.

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 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 storage techniques that support cleanliness, sterility, and ease of access.
• Implement labeling and tracking systems to facilitate identification and retrieval of items.
• Requisition capital equipment and coordinate special orders, including equipment rentals and supplies.
• Complete bill-only purchase orders for vendor-provided items that do not require receipt.
• Perform filing and clerical duties, including processing store requisitions and credit memorandums, checking tally-ins against purchase orders, preparing data-processing forms for new stock items, recording document details, and preparing reports.
• Clean and maintain storage areas through tasks such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, spraying, and defrosting.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED