Purchasing Specialist - Twin Cities Orthopedics

iHealth; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage supplies for patient care. The role involves overseeing inventory, handling purchase orders, and ensuring product availability in a surgery center. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities. Join a dedicated team committed to providing quality healthcare services.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

401K with Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Gym & Car Rental Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in materials management related position.
• Ability to lift objects more than 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manages the purchase order process and inventory levels.
• Coordinates inventory management activities at the surgery center.
• Identifies and resolves product availability issues.

Skills

Inventory Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associate degree

Job description

Description

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.

This is a full-time position working M-F between the hours of 7:00 am - 3:30 pm out of our Plymouth Orthopedic Surgery Center location.

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.

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


• Assists with value analysis and product trials


• Manages the SharePoint process for equipment and instruments for cases in conjunction with the OR Manager


• Oversees and coordinates physical inventory process at the sites


• Manages par areas within the surgery center and maintains accuracy in the inventory system


• Maintains accurate information within inventory and clinical systems


• 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:

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.


• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.


• Complete job required training.


• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)


• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance


• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours


• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required


• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required


• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines


• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner


• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations


• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions


• Understand and execute a variety of instructions


• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system


• Work independently with minimal supervision


• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say


• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience


• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations


• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness


• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Surgery center setting

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.


• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees


• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.


• Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to [e-mail]. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to [e-mail].

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