Buyer,- FT- Days- Supply Chain

Perform a variety of clerical and manual tasks involved in maintaining inventory controls to include receiving, verifying, storing and issuing various supplies, materials and equipment. POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS­ : High school Graduate/GED required Working knowledge of medical terminology required. Experience in material management preferred Computer knowledge is required Organizational skills is necessary Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.

Good written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to read, write and speak English Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians Prefer hospital experience JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE­ : Three ( 3 ) years of experience in Healthcare Purchasing. Knowledgeable of different purchasing methods.

Ability to purchase supplies, equipment and services at the best price Ability to conduct themselves professionally with all vendors and hospital personnel Able to organize work to maintain a smooth work flow Have good communication skills and share information with co-workers and hospital personnel

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES: Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice Responsible for the procurement of supplies, equipment and services as it pertains to the functionality of the facility. Determines best source for purchase by investigating options and conducting bids as required.

Issues PO numbers to ensure accuracy of po including qty, uom, coding, item order and supply orders to the appropriate vendor as well as obtaining/providing necessary information via ordering by phone, mail, electronically or facsimile. Follows up on delayed or back ordered items, updating essential information in the MMIS, anticipating potential problems, solving them prior to crisis. Maintains full knowledge of the MMIS and its relationship with MMIS users.

Understands and adheres to the approval and evaluation method and procedures of new items. Keep records regarding pricing, product information and vendors organized and readily available Reviews and audits back order list, determining reason for the back order and take appropriate action. Reviews and audits invoice discrepancies, determining reason for the discrepancy and take appropriate action in a timely manner.

Responsible to process return goods, product or equipment replacement, or repairs, in a timely manner and noting proper documentation in the MMIS. Interact with all departments in a professional manner to communicate information with regard to orders placed on their behalf. Perform clerical duties as they pertain to Purchase Order files.

Aware of pricing agreements, GPO Contracts & other special pricing pertaining to items ordered. May perform other tasks and duties as assigned that is appropriate with the operation of the Materials Management department. Other information: LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES : (Chain-of-command) 1.

Manager → 2. Director of Supply Chain → 3. VP CUSTOMER SERVICE: Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers.

All employees are required to attend the DHR C. A. R.

E. S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service. AGE SPECIFIC : Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit.

The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA) : A.

• Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria. The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:
• Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
• Yes
• Kneeling
• Yes
• Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
• Yes
• Walking
• Yes
• Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Yes
• Standing/Squatting
• Yes
• Straight pulling
• Yes
• Sitting
• Yes
• Pulling hand over hand
• Yes
• Pushing
• Yes
• Repeated bending
• Yes
• Stooping/Bending
• Yes
• Reaching above shoulder
• Yes
• Climbing Stairs
• Yes
• Simple grasping
• Yes
• Climbing Ladders
• No
• Dual simultaneous grasping
• Yes
• Depth Perceptions needed
• Yes
• Ability to see
• Yes
• Identify Colors
• Yes
• Operating office equipment
• Yes
• Twisting
• Yes
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Yes
• Crawling
• No
• Ability to read and write
• Yes
• Ability to Count
• Yes
• Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
• Yes
• Operating Personal Vehicle
• Yes
• Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
• Yes
• Other: Ability to deal with stress
• Yes
• OSHA Category
• III
• B. Working Conditions : The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. D. Aptitudes : HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to “catch on” or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3 Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3 Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2 Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to “visualize” objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2 Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3 Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2 Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3 Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3 Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3 Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3 Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3 I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform. If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date. Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________ Transfer/Hire Date Effective: ________________________.