Inventory Coord Tech III - Surgical Supply - Days - Bayfront Hospital - St Petersburgh FL

Position Summary

Job Overview:

 

Title: Inventory Coordinator III

Department: Surgical Supplies

Site: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: First Shift | Days | 40 hours/week | Potential for overtime, evening and/or weekend work and holidays as needed.

 

Responsible for coordinating and assisting with the daily inventory management and control for procedural supply areas. Using analytical tools to accurately capture spend and utilization data (Lawson, Epic, Excel) in support of inventory control and management.

This is an on-site, hands‑on, physical inventory role working directly in surgical/procedural areas.

About the organization:Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women’s services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community‑focused care that has defined the hospital for generations.Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

Why Orlando Health is your best place to work:

✔ Education & Career Growth Assistance ✔ Comprehensive Health & Wellness coverage and resources  ✔ Financial & Retirement Planning with Company Match ✔ Excellent Company Culture and Work–Life Balance ✔ Family & Pet Support

..and more!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

 

• Provides supply management for OR/Specialty areas through maintaining, monitoring, adjusting, and supply replenishment of inventory areas, processing requisitions, tracking/expediting of orders, and assisting with new product requests and conversions.
• Processes consignment requisitions accurately and timely including contract verification. Effectively works with vendors on un[1]authorized supplies, documentation issues and/or revised pricing. Sees process through completion.
• Assists with the research and implementation of opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce cost. Evaluates and adjusts par levels for cost effectiveness. Manages expired and obsolete inventory.
• Regularly maintains and updates order guides/par areas, organizes storeroom/supply areas and updates labeling systems to ensure efficient ordering and inventory processes.
• Effectively works with corporate for item add/activations, contract issues, and Epic item integrity.
• Processes non-stock order requisitions accurately and timely. Follows up as needed; works effectively with purchasing.
• Reviews procedural area schedule for future cases that may require special needs, such as implants, supplies, etc.
• Drives approved conversions to completion and assists with coordinating new product trials and conversions.
• Responsible for the coordination or collaboration in the tissue tracking system, as agreed upon by the individual facility, market or organization.
• Actively participates in meeting and/or exceeding departmental and individual goals.
• Oversees recall notifications and takes action when required. Sends necessary information on any affected inventory to procurement to process returns, where applicable.
• Daily reviews of on-hand quantities, caseload schedule, and physician needs.
• Communicates with all levels of the procedural team to resolve supply issues, special needs, re-establish par levels or reconcile products on shelves or specialty carts.
• Serves as a liaison for Supply Chain, vendors and service line specialists, or Nursing Operations Manager to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Facilitates equivalent product substitutions with service line specialists, Nursing Operations Manager and Corporate Resource Analyst.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining Supply Chain’s process for reconciliation of borrowed/loaned product between departments or other facilities outside of the onsite procedural area.
• Responsible for the receipt and verification of all shipments ordered through the requisition process.
• Responsible for receiving, opening boxes and restocking supplies promptly upon delivery.
• Capable of performing all aspects of the Bill Only process.
• Builds and maintains relationships with customers to ensure needs are being met and responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Takes ownership of assignments; other duties as assigned or requested. Acting as the primary resource and support for the clinical colleagues in procedural/specialty areas.
• Actively updates and manages inventory and par levels for annual inventory.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

 

Other Related Functions:

 

• Participates in Corporate Surgical Supply Chain meetings, or other procedural related committees, and coordinates activities with other facilities, supports corporate standardization efforts.
• Participates in continuing quality improvement strategies.
• Case picking and put away, when necessary.
• Responsible for updating preference cards, as needed.
• Participates in various committees, as needed
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and take action.
• Ability to act independently by managing multiple priorities, projects, and tasks.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations.

Qualifications

Education/Training:

 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Warehouse organization and operational experience, desired.
• Computer literacy to include MS Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel)

 

Licensure/Certification:

 

• Valid driver’s license

 

Experience:

 

• Six (6) years of related experience within an inventory management environment.
• An Associates degree can substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
• A Bachelors degree can substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience
• Familiarity with automated Supply Chain related systems.