Purchasing Assistant/ IT Technician

Purchasing Assistant/ IT Technician:

This position will be responsible for assisting both the purchasing Department Leader and the IT Department Leader with day-to-day tasks as well as projects dependent on department needs.

Our mission at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center is to bring caring, quality healthcare to our community. It is our vision to provide well-rounded, individualized and excellent care to you and your family for generations to come. The following values serve as the root of our mission, and are what we believe to be key in driving our vision:

Being Patient-Centered

We provide safe, timely, equitable care to our patients centered on evidence-based medicine.

Demonstrating Excellence

We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard of care.

Showing Integrity

We demonstrate honesty and humility in all interactions. We say what we know when

we know it using language the builds trust and relationships

Working as a Team

We collaboratively work together to care for each other, our patients and our community.

Our Values define who we believe in being and the following Principles represent how we put these values into practice. They describe how we work with each other, our patients and partners as well as describing who we are and how we drive our success.

Everyone. Everyday. Every Situation. Always.

Connect and Collaborate

Make the extra effort to reach across lines and work together throughout all departments of OMHC. Be available. With appropriate respect for confidentiality, share information, insights, and experience freely throughout our organization. Teach and be willing to be taught.

Practice Blameless Problem Solving

Focus on turning problems into opportunities for improvement. Be willing to step in and help when needed for success. Focus on OUR results

Speak Straight

Always assume positive intent. Be willing to agree to disagree. Say what you mean, and be willing to ask questions, share ideas, or raise issues. Immediately address conflicts, deliver tough messages and have difficult conversations Resolve issues with those who are involved or affected.

Honor Commitments

Do what you say you’re going to do, when you say you’re going to do it. Including being on time for phone calls, appointments, and meetings. If a commitment can’t be fulfilled, notify others early and agree on a new timeline.

Set Clear Expectations

Set clear expectations upfront. Always ask for clarity when you are not clear. Be willing to explain in a different manner.

Respect the Individual

Be open to other people’s diverse perspectives and ideas, regardless of title, level, tenure, experience or viewpoint. Always treat one another with respect and dignity.

Listen Generously

Above all, listen to understand. Listening is more than simply “not speaking” Stay curious and ask thoughtful questions and listen intently to the answers.

Be Authentic

Be real. Be transparent to others. Vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. Be humble, own up to your own mistakes, and extend grace to others.

Persistent Curiosity

Be open and willing to explore new ideas. Continuously improve. What got us here may not get us where we need to go.

Take Care of Yourself

Use your Time off to refresh and recharge. To give your best, you must be at your best, keep your health and wellness in mind. Protect OMHC's most valuable resource… YOU!

Have Fun

While our passion for excellence is real and we know work can be challenging, keep a balanced perspective. Laugh, smile and enjoy the ride. Recognize and celebrate each other's successes big and small. Regularly extend meaningful acknowledgement and appreciation to yourself and others.

PURCHASING ASSISTANT:

• Coordinate procurement activities, including researching suppliers, obtaining quotes, and placing orders for medical equipment, supplies, and general inventory.
• Track and manage inventory levels to ensure adequate stock is maintained for daily hospital operations.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of supplies.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and supplier information.
• Collaborate with Department Leaders to forecast and plan purchasing needs.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards in procurement activities.

IT TECHNICIAN:

• Provide first-level technical support for hospital staff, resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues.
• Install, configure, and maintain computer systems, servers, and other IT equipment.
• Manage and troubleshoot the hospital’s local area network (LAN), Wi-Fi, and telecommunication systems.
• Collaborate with external IT vendors for specialized support or advanced technical issues.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of IT equipment and ensure proper functioning.
• Assist in planning and implementing IT upgrades and infrastructure projects.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.

Skills

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, IT support, or a related field.
• Strong computer proficiency, including knowledge of Microsoft Office, procurement software, and IT troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with hospital systems, (EMR/HER) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rural healthcare setting.
• Flexibility to adapt to a dual-role position.
• Capability of lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.