Purchasing Agent

Overview

Department
: 70100 Wake Forest Ambulatory Ventures:
Greensboro Medical Plaza Northwest - Surgery Center

Status
:
Full time

Benefits Eligible
:
Yes

Hours Per Week
: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information
: M-F, Day Shift

Pay Range
: $23.65 - $35.50

Schedule
:
Full Time, Monday through Friday. Day Shift.

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

• 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
• Invoice:
  Tasks – 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

• Communication: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way
• Collaboration: Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals
• Service: Uses effective communication to convey information to others
• Safety: Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting quality outcomes
• Accountability: Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; uses resources effectively
• Improvement: Identifies opportunities and takes action to improve processes; remains effective during change

• Employee Health: Participates in required health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other screenings
• Credentials: Maintains current licensures, certifications and/or registrations (as applicable)
• Job
  
  Competency:
  
  Complies with job-specific competency requirements and corporate compliance

• Education: High School Diploma, or GED
• Additional programs:
  General Orientation and departmental training as required

Physical requirements include occasional reaching; frequent sitting, standing, and walking; medium physical effort; visual and auditory requirements; touch to operate equipment; ability to manage stress in a pharmacy setting.

• Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens:
  No
• National Patient Safety Goals:
  Improve patient identification, communication, infection prevention, and hand hygiene
• HIPAA:
  Adheres to HIPAA compliance requirements

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