A typical medical practice uses both administrative and
clinical office supplies. Supplies can be categorized as
vital, incidental, and periodic. Keeping track of supplies involves creating supply
lists and taking inventory. You must know the storage
requirements for various kinds of supplies. An inventory
filing system can help you organize office supply tasks.
Maintaining adequate supplies and well-organized storage
space contributes to the smooth running of the office.
You will also locate, evaluate, and establish and
maintain working relationships with vendors. It is important
to be adept at comparison pricing and to stay
abreast of competitors' product quality, pricing policies,
and services. Just as cost-effectiveness is stressed in medical care, it
is important to look for ways to control costs when ordering
supplies. Checking orders carefully and avoiding dishonest
telephone solicitations are two examples of ways to
control costs. |