Accounts Payable/Procurement Agent

The US Oncology Network believes local cancer care is better care.  We have 1,400 affiliated physicians, 400 locations across the United States and 800,000 patients treated annually.  Missouri Cancer Associates has been a member of the network since 1995.  Missouri Cancer Associates is a multi-specialty practice including medical oncology, hematology, radiation oncology and urology.  We have 22 providers that service ten Missouri communities. Our main office is in Columbia. Through state-of-the-art medical technology, highly experienced physicians and nurse practitioners and quality patient care, Missouri Cancer Associates has become the premier Cancer Treatment Center in Mid-Missouri.  In 2022, we celebrated our 40th year of taking care of patients!

We have an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable/ Procurement Agent to join our team!

 We prefer applicants who have some healthcare experience, but we are willing to train the right person. You must exemplify the values of our company.

 Full Time - Monday-Friday 

Why work for us?  We offer challenging positions in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy people and want the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many,                            check us out! We offer a competitive benefits package that includes –

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short Term Disability Coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness program that rewards you for practicing a healthy lifestyle!
• A Culture of Ownersship

This position is located at 1705 E Broadway, Columbia, MO! Missouri Cancer Associates is affiliated with Urology Associates of Central Missouri and the US Oncology Network!

SCOPE:

This position will execute the practice accounts payable and procurement related functions. The primary focus of this role is to procure all medical and administrative products and supplies for the practice through established procurement practices and code/audit all accounts payable transactions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The essential skill requirements of this role are being a self-starter, an engaged member of the team, and enjoy working in an environment where process improvements are encouraged, and an impact can be made.

To be successful the candidate needs to complete knowledge of the accounts payable and procurement function, willing to manage large volumes of AP transactions, and good technical ability with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

• Schedules and/or meets with medical supply representatives and various other vendors to keep current on medical/product information as needed.
• Oversees or conducts daily, weekly, and monthly inventories on drug, medical supplies, and administrative supplies to establish and maintain minimum levels to use on an as needed basis.
• Establishes medical and administrative product information catalog files to be used for reference on an as needed basis.
• Maintains proper documentation of procurement procedures to show proper account audit trails.
• Reviews pricing and invoices with accounts payable for accounting purposes as required to maintain check & balance function.
• As an AP Coder, willing to code a large volume of invoices each week.
• Tracks and codes travel and expense reimbursement for practice staff
• Works with McKesson Accounts Payable team to establish/renew contracts and ensure quality vendor data.
• Acts as the contact person for employees on medical or administrative equipment needing repair from outside sources/vendors.
• Maintains the appearance of the practice facility by reviewing job performance of janitorial personnel assigned by building manager.
• Acts as a consultant to others needing information on products or items relating to the procurement of those products or items.
• Works with Procurement team on vendor inquiries and opportunities
• Requires daily bank deposits to practice branch location.
• Maintains database of all accounts payable transactions

•      4-year degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent experience
•      Experience in AP Coding
•      Strong attention to detail
•      Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook

CRITICAL SKILLS:

•       Proven ability to multi-task while meeting various deadlines.
•       Proven intermediate to advance ability with Excel (Daily use of pivot tables, vlookups, sumifs, etc.)
•       Able to maintain an engaged, positive attitude in an ever-changing environment.
•      Fundamental understanding accounting framework
•       Process Management – Must have a demonstrated ability to handle large, complex processes Also, must have a mindset that is oriented to                                        constantly drive process improvement.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

•      Experience in PeopleSoft beneficial
•      Excellent oral and written communications skills to effectively interact with a wide variety of people.

GENERAL OFFICE DEMANDS:

•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires frequent sitting, standing, bending, or stooping for prolonged periods. Requires lifting 50 pounds as needed. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

•   The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff and outside vendors. At times, this position will require the ability to work from home. A strong internet connection is needed.