Payment Processing

Organization

Payment processing is under the direction of the Manager, Accounts Payable & Disbursements. The Payment Team processes invoices for payment against purchase orders. The Disbursement Team processes invoices for payments for items that do not normally require a purchase order.  (organization chart)

Medical School Procurement

Procurement Services provides transaction processing services for the Medical School. Processing of requisitions and non-PO vouchers are managed by a dedicated group of Buyer I and Senior Support Specialists.  This operation is located at the Jesse Jones Library (JJL S.100) adjacent to the Medical School.  (more information)

Policies & Procedures

The payment for goods and services at UTHSC-H are governed by policies and procedures that comply with State, UT System and local requirements. The significant policies that govern purchasing are HOOP 1.04 (Authority to Obligate) and HOOP Chapter 13 (Procurement).  In addition, detailed procedures can be found in the Purchasing & Payment Procedures.