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Inventory Coordinator Job Reference Number: 40547 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment ... Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity * Discount Program

Inventory Coordinator Job Reference Number: 40547 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment ... Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity * Discount Program

Production & Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM $26.00/hr Overview ... Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax ...

Inventory Coordinator

Garfield Heights, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $26.31/hr

... Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian ... As an Inventory Coordinator, you will act as a liaison between the department and Supply Chain ...

Inventory Coordinator

Mentor, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $26.31/hr

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This ... As an Inventory Coordinator, you will act as a liaison between the department and Supply Chain ...

Inventory Coordinator

West Covina, CA · On-site

$20.45 - $27.04/hr

Oversees inventory coordination between suppliers and SCO Sourcing Specialists. Schedule: Monday ... Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled ...

Inventory Coordinator

Mentor, OH · On-site

$17.25 - $26.31/hr

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This ... As an Inventory Coordinator, you will act as a liaison between the department and Supply Chain ...

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How much do hospital inventory coordinator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital inventory coordinator in the United States is $20.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by a hospital inventory coordinator, and how can they be addressed?

Hospital Inventory Coordinators often face challenges such as managing fluctuating supply demands, preventing stockouts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. These challenges can be addressed by implementing effective inventory tracking systems, maintaining clear communication with clinical staff to anticipate needs, and staying updated on industry best practices. Building strong relationships with suppliers and collaborating closely with purchasing and logistics teams also helps ensure timely replenishment and minimizes disruptions to patient care.

What is a hospital inventory coordinator?

Hospital Inventory Coordinators are responsible for managing and organizing the supply inventory within a hospital or healthcare facility. Their duties include tracking medical supplies, ordering new stock, monitoring usage, and ensuring that essential items are always available for hospital staff. They work closely with vendors and medical teams to maintain accurate records, prevent shortages, and help control costs. This role is vital for keeping hospital operations running smoothly and supporting patient care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital inventory coordinator?

To thrive as a Hospital Inventory Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience with inventory management, typically supported by a high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with hospital inventory software, barcoding systems, and supply chain management tools is often required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities help you effectively coordinate with clinical staff and vendors. These skills are essential for ensuring accurate supply levels, preventing shortages, and supporting smooth hospital operations.

What is the difference between Hospital Inventory Coordinator vs Medical Supply Clerk?

AspectHospital Inventory CoordinatorMedical Supply Clerk
CertificationsNone required, but inventory or healthcare certifications are a plusNone typically required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, medical offices, supply rooms
ResponsibilitiesManaging inventory levels, ordering supplies, tracking stockReceiving, stocking, and distributing medical supplies
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, hospitalsMedical facilities, hospitals, clinics

The Hospital Inventory Coordinator focuses on managing and overseeing the entire inventory process, ensuring stock levels are maintained and supplies are ordered efficiently. The Medical Supply Clerk primarily handles the receipt, stocking, and distribution of supplies. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What does a hospital inventory coordinator do at a hospital?

A hospital inventory coordinator manages medical supplies and equipment, ensuring accurate tracking, proper storage, and timely replenishment. They use inventory management systems, perform regular audits, and coordinate with staff to maintain adequate stock levels and support hospital operations.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Inventory Coordinator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,653 per year, or $21 per hour.

Inventory Coordinator

Lexington Medical Center

West Columbia, SC • On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Lexington Medical Center rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 104 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

554th of 1,059 rated hospitals


Job description

Material Management
Full Time
AM Shift
7:00am-3:30pm
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing, ordering, and creating all inventories for their assigned department. Develop, implement, and facilitate processes for routinely providing appropriate supplies and equipment within required timeframes and participates in inventory forecasting.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Years of experience in inventory control related to department specialty
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None
Required Certifications/Licensure: None
*Inventory Coordinators working in the Pharmacy are required to be Registered Pharmacy Technicians
Required Training: Good computer and customer service skills.
Essential Functions
  • Efficiently develop, maintain, and control the inventory utilizing cost-effective inventory management, distribution, and supply systems.
    • Establish, implement and maintain accurate, efficient, and cost-effective automated inventory management systems.
    • Establish and maintain optimal cost-effective stocking and reorder points for inventories.
    • Establish and maintain safe, neat, clean and efficient work environments.
    • Requisition timely and cost-effective replenishment of supply items in all areas of responsibility.
    • Establish and maintain supply utilization records.
    • Expedite orders and, when necessary, obtain items from alternate sources, or look for alternative and acceptable substitutes
  • Be aware of fluctuating and changing needs and respond accordingly.
  • Continually reviews current inventory to implement innovative methods for reduction in inventory, i.e.: consignment, same day delivery, and product standardization.
  • Make recommendations on product review, replacement, or potential substitution.
  • Participates in and recommends quality improvement projects.
  • Manage year-end inventory processes, procedures, and documentation.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Establish and maintain strong effective professional working relationship with members throughout the organization.
  • Meets with sales representatives as needed to review new products and assist with evaluation. May be required to contact sales representatives to obtain supplies for cases.
  • Coordinates repairs of equipment and/or instruments with the appropriate persons
  • Investigates and returns supplies and equipment for product recall.
  • Coordinates with necessary departments for inspection of any new equipment.
  • Coordinates borrowing or lending of supplies and equipment between other areas of the hospitals.
  • Works in a collaborative relationship with other hospital inventory staff.
  • May assist in setting up in-service for new equipment and or consumables as needed by department leadership.
  • May assist in capital budget pricing, research, and recommendations as needed by department leadership.
  • Ensure Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals are discarded, stored, and managed with other compatible waste streams in containers that are properly labeled and closed prior to being shipped offsite for proper disposal. Initial RCRA training is received within 6 months of the hire date and continuing with annual RCRA training.
  • Performs all other projects and duties as assigned by management.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:
  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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