Perioperative Inventory Specialist

Role Summary

Howard University Hospital is seeking a detail-oriented, operationally focused Perioperative Inventory Specialist to support the efficiency, compliance, and financial stewardship of Perioperative Services.

This role is responsible for inventory optimization, vendor oversight, supply availability, and operational process improvement within the surgical environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, supply chain discipline, and the ability to execute projects independently in a fast-paced clinical setting.

If you are energized by process improvement, operational efficiency, and supporting safe surgical care, this role offers meaningful impact.

What You’ll Do

• Lead change management efforts to right-size inventory and improve perioperative efficiencies
• Monitor vendor compliance and performance
• Conduct daily inventory review, ordering, and replenishment of disposable and non-instrument supplies across all perioperative storage locations
• Monitor supply expiration dates and ensure appropriate removal and replacement
• Resolve and mitigate backorders to support uninterrupted OR operations
• Process bill-only invoices and ensure timely return of ophthalmology and tissue implant records
• Log tissue implants within the clinical electronic application
• Define and execute inventory-related projects in collaboration with the Business Manager
• Perform physical inventory counts of all SKUs and update inventory tracking systems
• Perform additional operational duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–5 years of experience in:
  • Physical inventory management
  • Supply acquisition and ordering
  • Customer-facing operational roles
  • Independent project execution
  • Data analysis with actionable operational recommendations
• Healthcare, surgical services, or clinical supply chain experience preferred

About Howard University Hospital

With over 150 years of service to the Washington, DC community, Howard University Hospital is a nationally recognized academic medical center known for excellence in patient-centered care.

As the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University, we provide a superior learning environment grounded in research, innovation, and positive patient outcomes. Our mission-driven culture allows our team members to make a meaningful difference every day.

What We Offer

At Howard University Hospital, our job is to care for you.

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and disability coverage
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • 403(b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependent children

Pay Schedule

Pay Range: $28.26 – $45.21 per hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Shift differentials and premiums apply where applicable.

Compliance Statements

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. External applicants may be required to provide proof of vaccination and, if offered employment, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.