OR Inventory Coordinator

The Operating Room Inventory Coordinator is an entry-level, hands-on role supporting surgical services through supply distribution and inventory management. This is a physically active materials coordination position, not an administrative, clerical, or scheduling role. 

At Novant Health, we’re committed to supporting the people who support our facilities.

• Comprehensive benefits package that starts on day one

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

• Retirement savings plans with employer match

• Paid time off

• Career growth opportunities 

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact when patients and families need it most

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, required

• Bachelor’s degree, preferred

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on materials management experience, required
  OR

• Minimum of three (3) years of direct OR/Surgical Services experience, required

  • Surgical Services experience must include active involvement in supply handling, inventory control, or equipment support

  • Administrative-only or office-based experience does not meet this requirement

• Previous Healthcare experience HIGHLY preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills and comfort working face-to-face with clinical teams, vendors, and leadership

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment

• Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing surgical needs

• Strong attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused mindset

• Basic computer skills and ability to learn inventory management systems

• Reliable, team-oriented approach with a service mindset

Work Environment & Physical Expectations

• Frequent walking throughout surgical and perioperative areas

• Regular bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling during the workday

• Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 lbs

• Work performed primarily in active clinical areas with changing priorities

• Perform dailyhands-on supply distribution and inventory support for Surgical Services 

• Monitor inventory usage, stock emergency and after hours- supplies, adjust par levels, and respond to real-time supply needs

• Maintain clean, organized, and audit-ready supply and par locations

• Identify and manage expired, obsolete, backordered, and converted products

• Complete inventory transactions and audits using Lawson, handheld scanners, and materials systems

• Coordinate bill-only items, product deliveries, and vendor-supported supplies

• Support equipment needs, including repairs, loaners, and substitute equipment

• Participate in supply chain huddles, meetings, and disaster response activities

• Follow all departmental policies, infection prevention practices, and regulatory standards