Office Supplies Quiz
How can an assistant place an order for supplies?
Online By phone All of the above
As an assistant, Tammy may be responsible for which of the following inventory-related tasks?
Ordering supplies Storing supplies Paying for supplies All of the above
What is a document that lists the items included in a shipping order?
A packing slip
What may office assistants be required to send to supply vendors after receiving an order?
A payment
Which of the following should be Kelsey's goal when purchasing supplies?
High quality goods for the best price available
Which of the following is designed to ensure the office has the right amount of supplies?
An inventory system
Why may a physician be more involved in the purchase of larger equipment than he is in the purchase of daily supplies?
Equipment is more expensive and has long-term benefits for a medical office.
Blake knows that Sunnycreek Family Practice is on a tight budget. As an assistant, what should he do to save the practice money when ordering administrative supplies?
Compare prices before purchasing supplies Use vendors that offer free shipping All of the above
What kind of supplies are paper goods, linens, treatment equipment, and examination equipment?
Medical
Why do many medical facilities set a yearly budget?
To track and place limits on spending
Techniques, such as numbering boxes, labeling shelves, and using reminder cards, help manage inventory.
True