Purchasing Assistant INTERNAL – Mary Greeley Medical Center – Ames, IA

Under general supervision performs tasks related to the acquisition and control of inventory materials for, the Operating Room, and the Cardiac Cath Lab and backs up Inventory Control Buyer. Works with vendor reps to provide PO’s for bill only items, completes patient charging for one time items used in O.R. Assists GI in Patient charging. Updates stock records and related information in the system to control inventory levels. Places orders for stock materials with vendors and does follow up on delinquent delivery schedules. Procures orders for non stock items per department requisitions. Performs receiving and distribution tasks as needed
Ensures all actions taken in carrying out responsibilities support patient centered care.