Buyer

Job Title

Purchase materials, supplies and equipment as directed, consistent with hospital practices and standards.

Essential Functions

• Assist co-workers in the performance of their duties when appropriate.
• Maintain an effective rapport with all external and internal customers which includes but is not limited to patients, medical staff, and all medical center personnel.
• Handle telephone communication with courtesy, accuracy and respect for confidentiality.
• Maintain attendance record as defined by the employee handbook.
• Support the Medical Center's Mission/Vision/Philosophy positively.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other essential duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• College level courses desirable in business or marketing preferred. Sufficient previous experience as a buyer, preferably in a hospital setting could replace the college level courses.
• Typing skills and computer literacy desired.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.