OPERATING ROOM SUPPLY CLERK (MOI)

Shift: Monday - Friday; 7am to 3:30pm Department: Operating Room MOI

Compensation:

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  Base Pay Range: $14.00 - $21.18 per hour, based on experience.

  
  
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  Special Pay: Additional $2.50 per hour until 12/7/24

  
  

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Healthcare is looking for a dedicated and proactive Operating Room Supply Clerk to join our dynamic team! We seek individuals who are not only detail-oriented but also possess a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about ensuring that our surgical teams have everything they need for success, this role is perfect for you! Apply today and be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes excellence in healthcare!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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  Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

  
  
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  Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

  
  
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  Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

  
  
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  Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

  
  
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  Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

  
  
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  See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

  
  

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Monitor and maintain inventory levels of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment in the operating room.
2. Regularly check stock levels, identify low-stock items, and initiate requests for requisitions to replenish supplies.
3. Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
4. Assemble and deliver case carts (Disposable Supplies and Surgical Instrumentation) for use during surgical procedures.
5. Procure and maintain inventory levels (Par and Perpetual) for disposable items used in surgical procedures.
6. Arrange and organize supplies, instruments, and equipment in designated storage areas within the operating room.
7. Utilize appropriate storage techniques to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and ease of access.
8. Implement proper labeling and tracking systems to facilitate easy identification and retrieval of items.
9. Requisition capital equipment and coordinate special order requests (equipment rental, supplies, etc.).
10. Complete bill-only purchase orders for vendor-provided items that do not require receipt.
11. Performs varied filing and clerical duties. Processes store requisitions and credit memorandums; checks tally-ins against purchase orders; prepares necessary data processing forms for new stock items; records documents in registers, listing such data as purchase order number, date received, and date issued; prepares necessary reports.
12. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of storage areas; sweeps, mops, dusts, sprays, defrost, etc. as needed.
13. May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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  Experience in a healthcare or inventory management role.

  
  
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  Customer service experience.

  
  
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  Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.