Buyer

Salary Range: $21.68 - $29.88

Pay rates are determined based on experience and internal equity.

Position Summary:

• Responsible for the acquisition, follow-up and tracking of all purchases made on behalf of the Healthcare District.
• Processes all purchase requests from departments and determines the proper method of procurement and distribution.
• Places all orders expediently utilizing approved vendors and assures timely cost effective delivery of products and services.
• Works closely with Central Distribution to assure that all material requirements of the district are met and maintained.
• Processes incoming orders, performs follow-up and coordinates with requesting departments acceptable substitute replacements for back ordered or unavailable items.
• Correctly files and distributes issue summaries to customer departments.
• Performs quality control of all documents processed and reconciles all discrepancies.
• Provides customer service using positive techniques to build communication and cooperation with all departments and staff while focusing on continuous improvement.
• Assists customers with issue requests, item research and status of orders.
• Able interpret and identify product and price information for requesting departments utilizing product catalogs, contracts and the materials management information system.
• Prepares documents and arranges for the return of items to vendors.
• Prepares packages and arranges for out going shipments via truck, UPS, Fed Ex or other approved means of transportation.
• Maintains the materials management information system to include determining adequate reorder points, reorder quantities and processes and monitors all orders placed through the system.
• Monitors the receiving process as required for stock and non-stock purchases, investigates and resolves all problems and discrepancies.
• Prepares for and assists in the performance of physical inventory as required.
• Able to requisition, receive and distribute supplies to requesting departments.
• Attends in-service education programs as assigned or required.
• Participates in team activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Must work well under stress or tight deadlines.
• Must work well with supervisors, co-workers, patients/residents, family members and visitors.

District Responsibility:

• Support of the District Mission and Values
• Demonstrate Respect, Professionalism and Courtesy to all patients, visitors, other providers and coworkers, as delineated in the LVMC "Commitment to Care".
• Constantly use C-I-CARE principles when communicating with others.
• Involved with Performance Improvement Activities
• Open to Professional Development

Position Duties/Responsibility:

• Able to work with a computer, keyboard & mouse.
• Answer phone calls in a professional manner.
• Able to work with computer programs, MS Word, MS Excel, & MMIS.
• Able to follow up consistently and efficiently.
• Able to maintain a clean driving record and valid driver's license
• Perform other Duties Assigned by Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• The ability to work with a mouse and keyboard.
• The ability to work with computer programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, & MMIS.
• The ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The ability to have positive personal interactions with staff, patients/residents and visitors.
• The ability to be insurable by the District courier and have a valid California driver's license.

Position Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Any combination of training, education and work experience that demonstrates ability to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. Typical qualifying experience: basic mathematics, record keeping, filing systems and procedures, computer data entry skills, warehousing using appropriate safety precautions in the transport of heavy items.
• Certifications/License: Valid California drivers license with acceptable driving record.
• Skills/Ability: Knowledge of medical supplies, patient chargeable, and hospitals terminology. Ability to take verbal orders in the department by telephone, follow set rules, perform tasks that are detailed and repetitive, work as department needs dictate. Follow through with accuracy, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate initiative, emotional stability, tact and poise. Ability to develop computer literacy.

Salary : $22 - $30