Purchasing Agent

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Greensboro, NC

6h • $24 - $36

About The Position

Supports delivery of patient care by purchasing and maintaining an optimum inventory level of supplies for High Point Surgery Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or GED General Studies Required
• Purchasing of pharmaceuticals and supplies required
• Knowledge of computer systems required
• Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing and vaccinations.
• Maintains current licensures, certifications and/or registrations (if applicable for the position).
• Complies with requirements for job specific competency testing and demonstrates and communicates proficiency in skills required (if applicable to position).
• Adheres to and understands the Health System's Corporate Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual testing) and 100% compliance with the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Adheres to and understands the Health System's Environment of Care Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual safety testing).
• Adheres to and understands the Health System's HIPAA Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual HIPAA testing).
• Attends all required educational programs (including General Orientation, and departmental or job specific required programs).

Responsibilities

• Manages the purchasing/receiving of drug/supply orders from the wholesaler/suppliers
• Manages the computer system set up with the wholesaler
• Resolves purchase orders problems and billing errors when they occur
• Manages the transfer expenses/billing for High Point Surgery Center
• Maintains accurate prices in applicable computer system
• Accurately posts invoices within 5 days of receipt
• Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules.
• Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED