Purchasing Clerk

Purchasing Clerk

Do you enjoy making a difference in a patient’s life? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Come work at Parkside! Where healing happens. Every day.

Parkside is a 120 bed, private, non-profit psychiatric hospital, and provides outpatient services as well. Each department works together day in and day out to provide outstanding patient care. Join a team where everyone knows each other and works together towards our mission to provide outstanding mental health and support services. We have a new, innovative CEO that is striving to improve everything from our reach into the community to our company culture. Come be a part of the excitement!

We are looking for a Full Time Purchasing Clerk! This position is responsible for the operation of the procurement function of the facility. Maintains the materials management system. Acts as Patient Assist Coordinator.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and checks for accuracy, specification and need and processes all approved orders and requisitions.
• Place all orders with vendors or distributors.
•  Verifies all packing slips against purchase orders and forwards to Accounts Payable.
• Interfaces directly with Accounts Payable in instances where price discrepancies exist between the purchase order and invoice. Approves short payments to distributors for the invoiced price.
• Coordinates all product returns with various vendors.
• Solicits bids, reviews pertinent data and performs negotiations.
• Interfaces directly with department managers in relation to procurement to establish specification and needs.
• Communicates with all departments in relation to requisitions and orders that are in progress.
• Reviews backorders and expedites these orders.
• Reviews all month-end data to ensure accuracy and forwards it to the Controller.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Requires minimal supervision in performance of job duties; is a self-starter.
• Prioritizes responsibilities to ensure completion of duties.
• Maintains an accurate filing system for purchase orders and requisitions.
• Updates catalogs, price lists, and product vendor files as needed.
• Interfaces directly with sales representatives to ensure price competition and accuracy are achieved.
• Makes corrections, deletions, and adjustments to suggested orders.
• Helps to complete tasks in the Hospital that are not within the job description.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Purchasing Clerk

• High School Graduate: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or a related field is preferred.

• CPR/First Aid Certification

Parkside offers a competitive benefits package for FT employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, disability coverages, Paid time off, and a generous 401K match!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer!