Purchasing Clerk

Job TitleQualifications:Education:High School graduate or equivalentExperience/Skills:One year in a stockroom and/or a purchasing operationsComputer literateGood clerical, analytical and communication skills a mustAbility to work under stressAdequate hearing and visual abilities to perform job requirementsAbility to communicate with othersRequired Licenses/Certifications:N/AWorking Conditions:Clean, well-lit working environmentAbility to push, pull, stop, and lift in the performance of routine tasksRoutine Responsibilities:Behavioral Expectations:Consistently complies with established Behavioral ExpectationsJob Knowledge:Understands the purpose of and works with computer reports, stock status, and department issuesKeeps current with commonly used terminology and buying techniques used in the health fieldPrepares reports for departmental and accounting purposesResolves receiving reports and purchase order documentsWorks efficiently so that there is minimal waste of materials, supplies, etc.Quality/Quantity of Work:Posts issued goods for data entry to comply with inventory control methodsEnters essential data into the computer including supplies ordered, supplies received, and supplies delivered to the nursing unitsChanges pricesVerifies accuracy of entered dataResolves receiving reports and backordered items issues with directorsRuns and reviews backorder reportAssists in year-end physical inventory countMaintains composure in frequent stressful situationsDeals regularly with interruptionsPlanning/Initiative:Fills in for coworkers during short periods of absence without hesitationSchedules duties according to the workloadWorks with minimal supervisionCompletes assignments within scheduled timeframesIs considerate of co-workers' time assignments when requesting assistanceCommunicates problems, resolutions, work status, recommendations, and accomplishments to the directorFull time/Day shift 80 hours/Biweekly