Purchasing Agent - Surgery Center, Clemmons
Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
Supports delivery of patient care by purchasing and maintaining an optimum inventory level of supplies. Come be a part of a teamwork-focused atmosphere where we value life/work balance, open communication and strong patient and team member engagement!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 2 years’ experience purchasing pharmaceuticals and supplies required
- Knowledge of computer systems required
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Services supply chain, Surgical Tech or Sterile Processing tech experience strongly preferred.
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
- 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
- Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals.
- Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message.
- Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes.
- Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks.
- Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes.
- Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
