For a 4th year in a row, Aspirus has been recognized as one of the top Health Systems in the United States by IBM Watson in their annual study identifying the top-performing health systems in the country based on overall organizational performance.

We are seeking a BUYER ASSISTANT in Wausau, WI at Aspirus Inc., who assists the Buyer and Senior Buyers by completing the entry of data and is able to take direction. The Buyer Assistant aides in reviews, regulates, and purchases material, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations, audit controls, and corporate policies with Buyer/Senior Buyer oversight.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of purchasing practices normally acquired through completion of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and expertise supplemented by course work in purchasing, bookkeeping, or accounting.
• One to three years previous experience in purchasing, accounting, or inventory control required.
• Experience in healthcare field preferred.
• Possesses excellent computer operation skills with emphasis on data entry and processing accuracy, competency in computer functioning and knowledge of work processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
• Prior training in Lawson software and applications beneficial.
• Excellent clerical and analytical skills are required.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Hours: 1.0 full-time, 80 hours every 2 weeks. Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm

Aspirus Wausau Hospital is the flagship of the Aspirus system that serves patients in 14 counties across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is a licensed private/not-for-profit facility with 325 beds and staffed by 350 physicians in 35 specialties. Aspirus Wausau Hospital is a Level II trauma center that provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits.

Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

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