Title:Buyer PD

Location:Laguna Hills

Department:Gift Shop

Status:Per-Diem

Shift: Days

Pay Rate: $34/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Purpose Statement / Position Summary

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Buyer position purchases merchandise and coordinates inventory for the medical center gift shops while meeting budgetary requirements of the department. This position is responsible for maintaining smooth day-to-day functions of the gift shop. The incumbent will create attractive displays in the gift shops. Under the direction of the Director, performs accurate recordkeeping, ordering, and tracking for the department. This position provides assistance with general clerical support functions. This includes answering phone calls, communicating with internal and external customers, filing, organizing, and completing special projects.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Buyer position purchases merchandise and coordinates inventory for the medical center gift shops while meeting budgetary requirements of the department. This position is responsible for maintaining smooth day-to-day functions of the gift shop. The incumbent will create attractive displays in the gift shops. Under the direction of the Director, performs accurate recordkeeping, ordering, and tracking for the department. This position provides assistance with general clerical support functions. This includes answering phone calls, communicating with internal and external customers, filing, organizing, and completing special projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Maintains accurate record keeping relating to inventory and reporting.
2. Coordinates end to end ordering of merchandise for the gift shops.
3. Demonstrates the ability to work with various vendors to provide input and feedback on a wide range of products.
4. Creates purchase orders in the electronic system.
5. Creates attractive displays in the gift shops.
6. Provides administrative support for the Director and gift shop department.
7. Displays excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers and contacts.
8. Ability to be at work and on time.
9. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
10. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
11. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Experience

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• 2 years of experience within hospital gift shops preferred
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred