Operating Room - Purchasing Agent - Main OR - Full Time Days

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do: respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To assist in the purchasing of surgical supplies, replacement instruments, and consignment inventory. To be a resource for product/equipment information to surgical staff and Physicians. To facilitate cost savings effort.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training:

High School Graduate.

Three (3) years' experience in the surgery supply management

Workplace Experience:

Perioperative Care

Equipment and Skills Training:

The ability to work well under pressure, to function dependently and independently. Standard patient care equipment for services provided, network computer system, Meditech, and Microsoft Office.

Physical Environment:

A Surgical Care Unit/Holding Area with patient population ranging from less than one year of age> ninety-nine plus years of age.

Physical Effort:

Able to communicate in English verbally and legibly.

Able to stand/work for up to twelve hours a day.

Prolonged sitting, repetitive motion, bending, reaching to lift and retrieve items up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Extensive telephone usage; subject to frequent interruptions; multi-task oriented.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1. Completes supply requisitions in order for MM to place purchase orders which are accurate.
2. Coordinates consignment inventory with designated vendors.
3. Coordinates request for special orders from surgery staff and physicians. Reviews and obtains appropriate approvals to purchase.
4. Coordinate and handles equipment repairs and loans with Bio Medical Department.
5. Assist with the care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
6. Act as a resource to surgery staff in matters such as: purchasing procedures, product information, contract compliance, use of GPO contracts, etc.
7. Reviews operating room schedule to determine if special orders need to be placed for items not carried "in -house".
8. Reviews the doctor's order's that are faxed over, from the doctor's office, for any special orders that need to be placed.
9. Coordinates communication of back orders and provide users with a release date. Determine if a substitute is needed.
10. Establishes good vendor relationships by maintaining confidentiality of all prices, terms, and conditions and treating vendors respectfully and fairly
11. Assist in setting up patient charges items.
12. Assists the Director of Surgical Services/CNO for quotation requests, contract review, etc.
13. Maintains tissue policies and logs.