Purchasing Assistant - Receiving

Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 80.00

Responsible for the daily activities within the supply procurement process, including the procurement of stock and non-stock supplies, equipment and services, review of contracts, communicating with vendors and internal hospital employees, assisting in the maintenance of inventory records and Materials Management Information Systems integrity and researching/resolving Accounts Payable inquiries. Must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as, patient, customer and employee satisfaction.

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.

• Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
• Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
• Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.

• Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
• Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.

People At The Heart Of All We Do

• Fosters an inclusive and engaged environment through teamwork and collaboration.
• Ensures patients and families have the best possible experiences across the continuum of care.
• Communicates appropriately with patients, families, team members, and our community in a manner that treasures all people as uniquely created.
• Safety And Performance Improvement
  • Behaves in a mindful manner focused on self, patient, visitor, and team safety.
  • Demonstrates accountability and commitment to quality work.
  • Participates actively in process improvement and adoption of standard work.
  • Stewardship
  • Demonstrates responsible use of LRH's resources including people, finances, equipment and facilities.
  • Knows and adheres to organizational and department policies and procedures.
  • Standard Work Duties: Purchasing Assistant
  • Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
  • Initiates purchase orders for stock and non-stock supplies, equipment and services through inventory, contact with department personnel and vendors.
  • Assists in maintaining inventory records and Materials Management Information System integrity, including correct pricing on item files, shipments and resolving discrepancies related to procurement issues.
  • Verify supplies received and stock product in designated bin locations.
  • Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, faxing, and answering the departmental phone calls concerning inquiries on order status of product.
  • Assists staff in locating product
  • Provide follow-up status on back-ordered items to requesting coordinators/department staff members
  • Research and resolve correct pricing and other patient billing office product issues.
  • Assumes accountability for personal and professional growth and development of one's own potential, including participation in activities that promote patient care and safety.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for acquiring information that is essential to the successful performance of duties and responsibilities.