Purchasing Assistant

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg a 5-Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our team! Full-time position available with complete benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off 403B with company match and more. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM

• Assist the Purchasing Department Supervisor with clerical tasks including inventory control stocking printing and deliveries.
• Order and receive medical and office supplies ensuring accurate entry into the inventory system and proper functionality of scanning systems. Update any discrepancies in UPC/UPN barcodes and pricing and verify that existing inventory items match those in new stock deliveries.
• Maintain the medical supply program by adding new items updating pricing general ledger numbers accounts receivable codes and deactivating items that are no longer in use.
• Uphold cleaning protocols for medical equipment and monitor inventory ensuring all items are accounted for and billed accurately.
• Ensure the par levels cleanliness organization and proper labeling of all shelves within the second-floor stockrooms in accordance with McKessons current UPC/UPN codes and pricing.
• Stock the three office workrooms with copy paper and manage requisition replenishments as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness labeling par levels and organization within the Assisted Living and Health Care stock rooms while delivering medical supplies including ensuring proper par levels to include laundry room supplies in all areas.
• Track medical supplies approaching expiration dates and dispose of them in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Purchasing Supervisor during their absence as needed.

Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Educational requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent work experience

Licensure Certification and Registration

• Valid Virginia drivers license

Work Orientation and Experience

• Inventory control
• Computer programs
• Excel
• Printing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft
• Knowledge of Medical Supplies and Equipment

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore we will require all team members to receive the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.