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JOB SUMMARY
Performs assigned duties of ordering supplies and equipment utilizing standard material management policies and computerized systems. Responsible for the operation of the procurement function of the department. Maintains the computerized materials management system. Assists Purchasing Director as necessary. Attends meetings as requested.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Specific:
1. Maintains time requirements to place hospital wide supply orders through vendors and computerized systems. (EF)
2. Adheres to Purchasing policies and assists in finding the most competitive prices. (EF)
3. Maintains check on items that may be backordered. (EF)
4. Updates and corrects accounting and price exceptions. (EF)
5. Demonstrates the ability to keep stock items at established levels. (EF)
6. Demonstrates the ability to solicit bids and take part in negotiations with vendors/manufacturers. (EF)
7. Responsible for processing purchase orders, construction purchase orders, capital expenditure requests purchase orders, purchase orders for repairs, emergency items and returns. (EF)
8. Responsible for processing and maintaining purchasing documentation and running reports on open purchase orders, inventory status and receiving reports. (EF)
9. Ability to locate and demonstrate the use of the Purchasing Department Policies and Procedures Manual. (EF)
10. Reviews and checks for accuracy, specification and need and processes all approved orders and requisitions. (EF)
11. Places all orders with distributors utilizing phone or automatic order entry. (EF)
12. Interfaces directly with Accounts Payable in instances where price discrepancies exist between the purchase order and invoice. Approves short payments to distributors for the invoiced price. (EF)
13. Reports all major or consistent price discrepancies to the Purchasing Director. (EF)
14. Coordinates all product returns with various vendors and the Materials Handler. (EF)

Hospital:

• Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures.
• Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations.
• Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines.
• Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE
Required: Knowledge of computers and software systems
Preferred: 2 years’ experience in Purchasing/Inventory control and computerized ordering systems.

Special Skills and Abilities:
Required: Good communication skills and public relations, ability to interact with vendors and hospital staff. Able to problem solve and analyze data.

Preferred: Organization and time management skills.

COMPANY PROFILE

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 14 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, currently renovating its 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community.

Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who display respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers, and who consistently uphold the organization’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes and an excellent experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Health

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, LTD Disability
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Employer paid life insurance and short term disability

Retirement/Investment

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation

Well-Being Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick leave, Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations
• HealthPlex (gym) membership discount
• YMCA partnership discount for childcare
• Employee Assistance Programs