JOB PURPOSE:

To assist in providing supplies and equipment in an efficient manner, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure all telephone orders are confirmed with a written purchase order.

2. Ensure all purchase orders are properly prepared, signed and submitted as required in procurement policies and procedures.

3. Assist in preparing correspondence and claims concerning damaged merchandise, errors in shipment, etc., and return to vendor as required.

4. Assist in developing methods for determining quantity of supplies and equipment required.

5. Make written and oral reports/ recommendations to the purchasing agent concerning procurement procedure as directed.

6. Ensure various departments are properly charged with supplies they have received for cost allocation purposes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of supply practices, procedures, and guidelines.

• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.

• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in your field as well as to maintain current license/certification, as required.

• Attends and participates in mandatory in-services.

• Honors patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints.

• Comply with corporate compliance program.

• Reports job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

• Follows established safety regulations, to include fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

• Follows established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Diploma, or GED.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

On-the-job training provided.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

N/a

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous long term care experience preferred.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.