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How much do operating room materials manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for operating room materials manager in Tennessee is $76,823.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,200.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an operating room materials manager do?

An Operating Room Materials Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement, inventory, and distribution of surgical supplies and equipment in a hospital's operating room. They ensure that all necessary materials are available, properly stored, and delivered in a timely manner to support surgical teams. Their role is critical for maintaining efficiency, minimizing waste, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. They also collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and vendors to ensure the highest quality of care is provided.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room materials manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Operating Room Materials Manager, you need expertise in inventory management, supply chain logistics, and a background in healthcare operations, often supported by a bachelor's degree and experience in medical materials management. Familiarity with hospital inventory software, materials tracking systems, and certifications such as Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) are typically required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are soft skills that set top performers apart. These abilities ensure the timely availability of surgical supplies, support patient safety, and contribute to efficient operating room workflows.

What are some common challenges faced by operating room materials managers, and how can they be addressed?

Operating Room Materials Managers often face challenges such as maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of critical supplies, and coordinating with surgical teams to anticipate needs. These challenges can be addressed by implementing robust inventory management systems, fostering open communication with clinical staff, and regularly reviewing usage patterns to optimize stock. Staying proactive and collaborating closely with both vendors and surgical teams can help prevent shortages and ensure smooth operating room workflows.

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Infographic showing various Operating Room Materials Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,823 per year, or $36.9 per hour.

OR Internal Control Coordinator

Parkridge Medical Center

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: OR Internal Control Coordinator 

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Supply Chain Operating Room Materials Coordinator (ORMC), you will lead, implement, measure, and direct supply chain activities within the operating room/surgical services. You will support OR operations through inventory management and fostering a collaborative environment between supply chain and the clinical surgical services team members. You will assist other stakeholders in promoting clinical integration within supply chain. In addition, you will work closely with the facility Supply Chain OR Internal Control Coordinator (ORICC), and the Supply Chain Division Director of OR (DDORSC) on data integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the preference card process, supporting supply chain clinical resources for margin improvement, patient billing review, and process integrity initiatives.

What you will do in this role: 

  • Ensure items built in the Materials Management Information Systems are accurate and complete. 
  • Prepare the schedule for onsite OR Supply Chain Operations to meet clinical scheduling needs. 
  • Responsible for the daily Supply Chain Clinical Integration within the OR to include ordering, restocking, and case picking all Operating Room supplies. 
  • Responsible for optimization of replenishment processes for all OR inventory areas that are managed by Supply Chain. 
  • Manage the Tissue Tracker system, which includes vendor Certifications, Recalls, and Quarterly Inventory verification. 
  • Build and maintain relationships with key surgical vendors holding them accountable to Supply Chain Policies and Procedures. 
  • Manage the implementation, cleanup and optimization of the OR Meditech Supply Inventory Dictionary and Supply Inventory on Physician Preference cards, when the OR Internal Control Coordinator is absent. 
  • Manage case picking of supplies and work with OR clinical staff and OR Internal Control Coordinator to maintain accuracy of case picking. 
  • Work with the Clinical Resource Director (CRD) and other key stakeholders on all OR Supply Cost Management projects. 
  • Serve as the OR point of contact for sales representatives. 
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders to optimize customer service levels in Surgical Services.  

What qualifications you will need:  

  • High School Diploma or GED Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
  • One year of materials management experience Required
  • OR Experience Preferred
Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our OR Internal Control Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.