Essential Job Statements
Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of supplies used in the surgical/OR/medical/procedural areas.
Maintain adequate inventory in a cost-effective manner.
Coordinate all return and recall items in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot and provide guidance on backordered or unavailable items.
Coordinate across VCU Health system to ensure supplies are available to a provider to complete the assigned work.
Request, receive and assimilate unique items, replacement items, urgently needed items and product stocks for evaluation programs.
Work with service line leads to improvement supply utilization, decrease/optimization inventory, and evaluate future needs.
Utilize ERP for supply ordering and par maintenance.
Assimilate with Clinical team members and leadership through daily interactions, huddles, and project teams.
Recognize and work process improvement opportunities throughout Supply Chain and the OR materials teams.
Gains or has attained full proficiency in area assigned.
Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system.
Patient Population
Not applicable to this position.
Employment Qualifications
Required Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education: N/A
Licensure/Certification Required: N/A
Licensure/Certification Preferred: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Years and Type of Required Experience
2+ years supply chain experience required.
Working knowledge of computers.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Must have the ability to maintain a constructive working relationship with administrators, surgeons or other providers, staff, support services, suppliers, and the Purchasing department.
Must be able to work in an independent, team environment in an organized manner.
Cultural Responsiveness
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Previous healthcare supply chain experience with stocking, inventory, and control of supplies.
Previous inventory control experience with medical and surgical supplies in a surgical, perioperative, or medical procedure environment.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Job duties may include the access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Crawling, Climbing, Balance, Bending
Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity
Mental/Sensory - Emotional
Mental/Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking
Emotional: Fast-paced environment, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities, Frequent and Intense Customer Interactions, Able to Adapt to Frequent Change, Work Under Pressure, Able to Work Under Pressure
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran
Skills Required
- 2+ years supply chain experience
- Working knowledge of computers
VCU Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VCU Health and has not been reviewed or approved by VCU Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription coverage, and low out-of-pocket costs when using VCU Health facilities. Multiple plan options provide flexibility across networks.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(a) plan with employer matching contributions alongside 457(b) and 403(b) savings options. Life and disability insurance further strengthen long‑term financial protection.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as a competitive component of the package. Additional supports such as adoption leave and back‑up care contribute to work‑life balance.
VCU Health Insights
What We Do
We are a strong, passionate team of more than 12,500 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most. Together. Every day. With the support of our university, we make up an academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, innovation and training tomorrow’s health care workforce. We continue to educate, research and evolve – staying on the cutting edge of care. As a community of innovators, every team member can contribute a spark of ingenuity igniting a force to discover the next cure, hold the next hand, solve the greatest challenges and create the health care of tomorrow. We foster an atmosphere of respect and welcoming for all communities. We infuse our teams with diverse talent that inspires everyone to contribute openly and freely, maximizing their impact and creating meaningful change for our patients and community. Join our team and help us create a new kind of patient experience. Join VCU Health. EEO Statement: VCU Health System strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of, team members, applicants, or any other covered persons because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex (sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Pay Transparency Provisions: VCU Health System complies with the Pay Transparency Provisions
