The Purchasing Specialist manages the flow of supplies and specialty products to ensure materials are available for patient care in a safe efficient and cost-effective manner. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday out of our Blain surgery center. Schedule will be during center hours varying between 6:30am-4:30pm.
Essential Functions:
- Continually monitors and manages inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations
- Manages the purchase order process receiving and replenishment of all supplies for the surgery center
- Identify resolve and communicate product availability issues appropriately
- Coordinates inventory management activities at the surgery center
- Oversees and coordinates physical inventory process at the sites
- Manages par areas and par levels within the surgery center and maintains accuracy in the inventory system
- Review and complete purchase orders to align with contract compliance product standardization and conformity to policies.
- Confirm order status resolve daily issues and communicate with internal customers.
- Complete purchase orders for implants and conduct chart audits for accuracy.
- Maintain positive relations with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Assist with Supply Chain Operations initiatives including value analysis and product trials.
- Maintain reports including open PO and receipt accrual
- Process transactions for equipment and instrument procurement and maintenance.
- Review and facilitate specialized tissue implant and supply requests from OR staff/surgeons.
- Work with Accounts Payable to identify and resolve PO and invoice errors.
- Ability to lift objects more than 25 pounds and less than 60. Able to push/pull objects more than 50 pounds on a cart
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent
- Associate degree preferred
- Minimum two years of experience in materials management related position such as purchasing inventory management or hospital supply chain
Benefits & Compensation:â
Working Conditions:
- Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per day).
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
- Occasional standing walking bending or reaching within the office environment.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up toâ50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
- Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
- Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g. computer phone printer).
Setting:
Essential Requirements:â
Ability to:â
- Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics guidelines.â
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.)â
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.â
- Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.âPrioritize workload effectively.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions.ââ
Notesâ
Required Experience:
IC
The Purchasing Specialist manages the flow of supplies and specialty products to ensure materials are available for patient care in a safe efficient and cost-effective manner. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) a group of local medical practi...
The Purchasing Specialist manages the flow of supplies and specialty products to ensure materials are available for patient care in a safe efficient and cost-effective manner. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
This is a full-time position working Monday-Friday out of our Blain surgery center. Schedule will be during center hours varying between 6:30am-4:30pm.
Essential Functions:
- Continually monitors and manages inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations
- Manages the purchase order process receiving and replenishment of all supplies for the surgery center
- Identify resolve and communicate product availability issues appropriately
- Coordinates inventory management activities at the surgery center
- Oversees and coordinates physical inventory process at the sites
- Manages par areas and par levels within the surgery center and maintains accuracy in the inventory system
- Review and complete purchase orders to align with contract compliance product standardization and conformity to policies.
- Confirm order status resolve daily issues and communicate with internal customers.
- Complete purchase orders for implants and conduct chart audits for accuracy.
- Maintain positive relations with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Assist with Supply Chain Operations initiatives including value analysis and product trials.
- Maintain reports including open PO and receipt accrual
- Process transactions for equipment and instrument procurement and maintenance.
- Review and facilitate specialized tissue implant and supply requests from OR staff/surgeons.
- Work with Accounts Payable to identify and resolve PO and invoice errors.
- Ability to lift objects more than 25 pounds and less than 60. Able to push/pull objects more than 50 pounds on a cart
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma/GED or equivalent
- Associate degree preferred
- Minimum two years of experience in materials management related position such as purchasing inventory management or hospital supply chain
Benefits & Compensation:â
Working Conditions:
- Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 8 or more hours per day).
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling documents.
- Occasional standing walking bending or reaching within the office environment.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up toâ50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
- Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
- Auditory ability to participate in phone or video calls clearly.
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (e.g. computer phone printer).
Setting:
Essential Requirements:â
Ability to:â
- Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics guidelines.â
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.)â
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.â
- Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines.âPrioritize workload effectively.
- Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions.ââ
Notesâ
Required Experience:
IC
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