Purchasing Agent Jobs

About The Position

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