Tech Purchasing

UNC Health Care; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. This position supports the NGH Purchasing unit by placing orders for stock and non-stock supplies and preparing purchase orders on-site in Nash Hospitals.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of hospital procurement experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with word processing and basic computer applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience in hospital procurement or related operations.
• Purchasing experience in a health system preferred.
• Proficient with word processing and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Places orders for stock and non-stock hospital supplies and prepares purchase orders.
• Communicates with vendors, hospital management, and sales representatives to facilitate purchasing.
• Performs clerical and operational support for the department.
• Gains age-specific knowledge to provide appropriate service and communication.
• Maintains equipment and work areas as assigned.
• Performs other duties as needed and pursues self-development.

Skills

Word processing

Keyboard skills

Calculator use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Basic accounting procedures

Computer applications

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

Places orders for stock and non-stock hospital supplies, and prepares associated purchase orders.

Responsibilities

• Places orders for new stock and non-stock items, and performs associated documentation and file maintenance.
• Communicates and coordinates with vendors, sales representatives and hospital management personnel to facilitate the purchasing process.
• Performs a variety of secretarial, clerical and operational support functions for the department.
• Acquires age-specific knowledge necessary to provide appropriate level of service and communications.
• Participates in maintaining designated equipment and work areas.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Takes an active role in self development.

Other information

Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• None

Professional Experience Requirements

• 1 year of experience in Operations - Procurement - Operations-Procurement General or related position.
• Purchasing experience in a health system. Above plus proficient in the use of word processing software. Knowledge of purchasing procedures, medical and surgical products and basic accounting procedures preferred.
• Proficient in the use of keyboard and basis computer applications.
• Proficient in use of calculator.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH Purchasing

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: NASH HC

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.