OFFICE SUPPORT ASSISTANT IV (PURCHASING)

The MU Student Health Center (SHC) is a unit within the University of Missouri-Columbia's Student Health & Well-Being department under Student Affairs. The Student Health & Well-Being area consist of a network of care that includes the Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Wellness Resource Center and Community Providers. The SHC offers medical care with behavioral health consultation and psychiatry services. As part of Student Health and Well-Being, SHC providers coordinate treatment with counselors at the Counseling Center.

We strive to provide:

• High quality, affordable, accessible, integrated health services
• A safe environment respecting students of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law
• Confidential services:
  • HIPAA: The Privacy Rule, a federal law, gives you rights over your health information and sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your health information.
  • FERPA: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of educational records; to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their education records.

Essential Functions

The Office Support Assistant IV position is responsible for managing and maintaining the inventory of medical supplies, medication, and equipment used within the Student Health Center. Primary objective will be to ensure that all necessary supplies are readily available for the smooth and efficient functioning of the Student Health Center. Must be able to follow designated processes and procedures to ensure the availability of required supplies.

• Monitor and maintain detailed inventory levels of clinical and non-clinical supplies, medications, and equipment
• Regularly check stock levels as assigned, identify low-stock items, and initiate requests for requisitions to replenish supplies
• Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies
• Procure and maintain inventory at prescribed levels (Par and Perpetual)
• Arrange and organize supplies, medications, and equipment in designated storage areas
• Utilize storage techniques to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and ease of access
• Implement proper labeling and tracking systems to facilitate easy identification and retrieval of items
• Requisition capital equipment and coordinate special order requests (equipment rental, supplies, etc.) as directed
• Perform varied filing and clerical duties. Process requisitions and credit memorandums; check tally-ins against purchase orders; prepare necessary data processing forms for new stock items; record documents in registers, listing such data as purchase order number, date received, and date issued; prepare necessary reports
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of storage areas; sweep, mop, dust, spray, defrost, etc. as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This position may require evening and weekend hours supporting activities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Experience in a healthcare or inventory management role.

Range: $14.51 - $22.00

GGS/PAT Level: GGS 006

University Title: Office Support Assistant

Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.