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Twin Cities Orthopedics
Purchasing Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics
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What they do
A Purchasing Assistant assists buyers and staff in the purchasing or procurement department of a business or store. Assists with checking and completing purchase orders, communicates with vendors and suppliers, maintains records and provides data entry.
$48,793 / year median in Minnesota
-8% projected decline
Job Description
The Purchasing Assistant places product orders and distributes incoming supplies and specialty products to ensure materials are available for patient care teams in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. This is a full-time role working Monday
- Friday
- 8:00 AM
- 1630 PM out of our Crosstown Surgery Center, Edina.
Essential Job Functions:
Continuously monitor and replenish product stock according to established par levels in support of daily operations and patient care workflows Receive and unpack medical supply and pharmaceutical shipments from distributors, verifying that orders are complete and accurate Order non- medical supplies to include office, janitorial, and breakroom items as requested Ensure supplies are distributed to the correct storage and point of care locations within the surgery center Facilitate product returns through the vendor and ENVI software Review physician preference cards and procure medical supplies for surgery case carts as requested to support departmental clinical teams Assist in coordination and completion of periodic and cyclic inventory counts Assist with obtaining quotes for instrumentation and equipment purchases Work in coordination with the site Purchasing Specialist and Director with report development and data review Participate in special projects to include review of product lot numbers for recall notifications, updating PAR locations before and after inventory counts, updating barcode labels, and obtaining delivery ETA from vendors on open orders Assist with periodic housekeeping projects to facilitate safe and aseptic storage of medical supplies as scheduled Maintains accurate data entry within inventory and clinical system software Ability to lift objects more than 25 pounds and less than 60.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma/GED or equivalent 1 to 2 years of experience in materials handling related position such as purchasing, warehouse, or hospital supply chain experience preferredBenefits & Compensation:
Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package- to learn more click here .