Inventory & Purchasing Assistant

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Manager or designate and working in a computerized environment, the Inventory & Purchasing Assistant - OR develops, implements and maintains systems for inventory control and to provide inventory information, and facilitates the timely supply of a variety of complex and surgical instruments, equipment and supplies used in the Operating Room;

prepares purchase requisitions, places purchase orders, and orders supplies from purchasing, stores and external suppliers; receives and stores supplies; maintains records and produces summaries and reports, and investigates inventory discrepancies as required to support the optimal use of department resources.

Grade 12 supplemented by accounting courses, and two (2) years recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.

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