Purchasing Assistant - OR Materials Management

Lakeland Regional Health is a leading medical center located in Central Florida. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have been dedicated to serving our community with excellence in healthcare. As the only Level 2 Trauma center for Polk, Highlands, and Hardee counties, and the second busiest Emergency Department in the US, we are committed to providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. Our facility is licensed for 910 beds and handles over 200,000 emergency room visits annually, along with 49,000 inpatient admissions, 21,000 surgical cases, 4,000 births, and 101,000 outpatient visits.

Lakeland Regional Health is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team in various entry-level positions. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or seeking new opportunities to make a difference, we have roles available across our primary and specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and upcoming standalone Emergency Department. With over 7,000 employees, Lakeland Regional Health offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow professionally.

Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off

Location : 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL

Responsible for the daily activities within the supply procurement process, including the procurement of stock and non-stock supplies, equipment and services, review of contracts, communicating with vendors and internal hospital employees, assisting in the maintenance of inventory records and Materials Management Information Systems integrity and researching/resolving Accounts Payable inquiries. Must identify opportunities for and contribute to the improvement of quality, safety and cost, as well as, patient, customer and employee satisfaction.

• Actively participates in team development, achieving dashboards, and in accomplishing department goals and objectives.
• Initiates purchase orders for stock and non-stock supplies, equipment and services through inventory, contact with department personnel and vendors.
• Assists in maintaining inventory records and Materials Management Information System integrity, including correct pricing on item files, shipments and resolving discrepancies related to procurement issues.
• Verify supplies received and stock product in designated bin locations.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as filing, faxing, and answering the departmental phone calls concerning inquiries on order status of product.
• Assists staff in locating product
• Provide follow-up status on back-ordered items to requesting coordinators/department staff members
• Research and resolve correct pricing and other patient billing office product issues.
• Assumes accountability for personal and professional growth and development of one's own potential, including participation in activities that promote patient care and safety.
Assumes responsibility and accountability for acquiring information that is essential to the successful performance of duties and responsibilities.

Essential:

• Time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstration of effective problem solving, decision-making, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Demonstration of effective verbal and written communication.

Essential:

• High School or Equivalent

Nonessential:

Other information:
Licenses Essential: None Licenses Preferred: Certifications Essential: None Certifications Preferred:
Experience Essential: Two to three years of previous hospital Purchasing Assistant/Materials experience required.