Purchasing Specialist - Casual

Summit Orthopedics•Vadnais Heights, MN

5h•$20 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Under supervision, the Purchasing Specialist assumes responsibility for placing orders, receiving/checking in orders, maintaining accurate inventory and charging methods for the entire surgery center. The Purchasing Specialist will also be responsible for picking all surgical procedures for scheduled case from physician preference cards, and for obtaining all special request items when procedures are scheduled. The Purchasing Specialist will be able to provide backup in sterile processing/decontamination areas and instrument assembly when needed. Join our team as a Casual Surgery Purchasing Specialist, supporting our five Surgery Centers in Woodbury, Eagan, Vadnais Heights, Plymouth, and Minnetonka. This is a flexible, casual role—you’ll have the opportunity to pick up shifts based on your availability and department needs, with no set or guaranteed schedule. Your home base will be our Vadnais Heights Surgery Center, with the chance to support and collaborate with teams at our other locations as needed.

Requirements

Under supervision

Nice To Haves

Ability to provide backup in sterile processing/decontamination areas and instrument assembly when needed.

Responsibilities

Places orders for forms, clerical supplies, medical supplies, office equipment and medical equipment to appropriate vendors by calling, faxing or electronic mail.
Authorizes, unpacks, and verifies all received and ordered supplies against order slip and packing slip.
Inventory and restock medical/clerical supply shelves during periodic scheduled inventory control reviews.
Ensure orders are received and distributed to correct areas of surgery center.
Communicate with vendors regarding orders and service problems, reviews new or alternate supplies.
Informs database entry staff of new products and provides them with correct pricing and reference numbers.
Orders paper supplies for housekeeping.
Provides backup for surgery center processing/aide.
Assists with manpower request from staff: ie: under request to assist with physically restraining patients who may require restraint for the safety of other patients/staff.