Purchasing Coordinator
Job in
Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA
Listing for:
Universal Health Services
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration, Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Business Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PURCHASING COORDINATOR
Responsibilities
The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for ordering, receiving, storing and controlling goods and services necessary for hospital operations in a cost‑effective manner and in accordance with established procedures. As part of the Finance department, this position also performs insurance verifications, billing, follow‑up, and collection efforts, assists in the admission process of patients and helps families/guardians with financial arrangements. Other duties as assigned.
Purchasing
Recommend items to be stocked as inventory items in the facility.Ensure that a Purchase Request form for any non‑stocked items is completed accurately and approved.Prepare and document sequential purchase orders for those purchases from which an approved Purchase Request form has been completed.Prepare a Vendor Master Approval form for new vendors prior to issuing a purchase order for that vendor.Perform a physical count and visually inspect received packages and verify agreement with the packing list.Distribute inventory items to departments based on receipt of request form from departments. Track items issued and send schedule of materials delivered by department for the month to Accounting for journal entry to transfer expense.Maintain system for replenishing inventory items based on usage and par levels.Coordinate annual inventory count.Train department managers in the procurement process and completion of Purchase Request forms.Ensure that the most cost‑effective vendor is used.Fixed Asset Acquisition
Ensure that the capital Appropriation Request (CAR) is followed for purchases or lease of durable equipment with a cost greater than $500 and a useful life of two years or greater.Obtain or ensure that competing quotes are received for fixed asset purchases.Ensure that all projects that require a physical change to the facility structure have an approved Project Authorization Cost (PAC) form.Upon selection of a vendor for a fixed asset purchase, initiate the CAR in electronic form.Business Office Administration
Assist families/guardians with financial arrangements/payments on site.Maintain departmental duties in accordance with facility policies and procedures.Respond to other staff in a professional and service‑oriented manner.Maintain confidentiality of information handled.Insurance Verification/Authorizations
Verify insurance coverage for potential patients in a timely manner and return verifications to intake box. Record insurance information on Insurance Verification Form. Record on verification log.Admissions
Assist Business Office Manager with patient/family financial counseling as needed. (Review insurance verification, write down all financial agreements on insurance verifications, go over the financial counseling letter and get signatures.) Refer issues to BOM and/or Intake Director.Collect payment, insurance cards, copies for chart and fax to pharmacy.Billing/Accounts Receivable
Perform, on a daily basis, follow‑up and collection efforts necessary to relieve resident accounts from a collectable status by viewing EOBs online and/or calling insurance.Takes an active role in attaining and maintaining accounts receivable and assists in reviewing/selecting accounts to be placed with outside collection agencies. Enter in SharePoint for approval.Keep work list updated and current including collections as assigned.Teamwork
Attend weekly AR meetings.Provide coverage for receptionist when needed in a professional and service‑oriented manner.Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with others.Treat internal customers with the same care and respect with which external customers are treated.Help with any additional duties as requested.Accountability and Reliability in Job Performance
Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate with others.Can be relied upon to be at work as scheduled and is rarely absent from work.Report to work on time.Provide proper notification and advance notice for absences and tardiness.Appear well groomed and observe the facility's dress code. Wear identification badge while on duty and maintain a professional appearance.Observe facility policy regarding smoking regulation,…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
