Purchasing Informatics Tech/Buyer

Mountain View Hospital is looking for an Purchasing Informatics Tech/Buyer to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for preparing cycle count aisles, taking physical counts, recording counts, and recounting variances within the assigned cycle count area. Maintains Cerner and Oracle Software programs

The buyer is responsible for the procurement, processing and review of all medical and non-medical purchases. These purchases will be made at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, service and company procedures. Also,they will be responsible for preparing cycle count aisles, taking physical counts, recording counts, and recounting variances within the assigned cycle count area. Maintains Cerner and Oracle Software programs along with capsure, syft, ghx, or kermit.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Purchasing Informatics Tech/Buyer
1. Reviews with manager stock requirement levels and usage to assure appropriate inventory
levels in main storeroom.
2. Insures that all stock and non-stock orders are placed in a timely and accurate manner. This
would be completed according to the order schedule provided by the manager of the
department.
3. Utilizes purchasing contracts and agreements in an effort to reduce costs and maintains
product standardization.
4. Will not share confidential information pertaining to contracts and agreements.
5. Assists any hospital personnel or physician in locating required and approved supplies.
6. Assists the manger in coordinating and reviewing new and old products used by the hospital
to evaluate inventory dollars and quantity on hand.
7. Assists in reviewing and resolving all back order information and communicating the status to
the requesting department.
8. Assists with quarterly and year end inventories.
9. Assists the manger with educating/training of designated ordering personnel.
10. Resolves problems regarding order delivery, damaged shipments, shipping errors, etc.
11. Assists accounts payable personnel with resulting billing issues.
12. Is courteous and informative in all working relationships.
13. Other duties as assigned by the materials manager.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education : High school diploma or GED

Experience: six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. One year experience in a buying role.

Equipment/Technology: Has competent computer skills. Must be able to operate a hand truck.

Language/Communication: Must have good communication skills.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions.

Mental Capabilities: Should be able to regularly exercise independent judgment or initiative. Can solve problems by choosing solutions from among several alternatives that are not necessarily governed by established procedures.

Interpersonal: Will have ongoing involvement outside the immediate department. Offers or obtains specialized information and provides assistance on general matters. Can competently represent someone officially, whether a supervisor, employee or the hospital.