GS-8 Pharmacy Technician (Lead Procurement) function in various areas of the pharmacy, e.g. inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy (East and West campuses), chemotherapy infusion center, clinics, emergency department, surgery, wards, various storage areas, offices, and other patient care areas, under the supervision of the Supervisory Pharmacy Procurement Manager.

Duties

VISN 12 is committed to fostering and sustaining an environment which celebrates diversity, provides equitable opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports inclusiveness in our culture. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that promote professional growth and teamwork, and are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a team toward a common goal: to serve our nation's Veterans. Functions of the Position: The GS-8 Pharmacy Technician typically carries out the full range of technical support functions. These include but are not limited to: responsibility for the acquisition/requisition support, inventory management, budget management, property management, and recalls for the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy drug and supply budget covers medications, solutions, reagents, and supplies. A majority of pharmacy drug budget is ordered through a prime vendor. In addition to prime vendor orders, medications and supplies are ordered directly from manufacturers. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -The incumbent has delegated Contracting Officers responsibilities that encompass micro-purchases not to exceed $10,000 and prime vendor procurements in accordance with established contracts. -The incumbent is responsible for the coordinating of procurement and the reconciliation of all micro-purchases. These duties require daily maintenance of accounts and close coordination with the business office. -Incumbent serves as the main point of contact in establishing prime vendor programs and coordinates Pharmacy Department efforts. This action includes the inventorying, order placement, and receipt/verification of products obtained. Individual is responsible for any prime vendor catalogue maintenance required in order to submit prime vendor orders. -The incumbent is responsible for initiating requests, market research to obtain necessary information required for approval, and procurement at the small procurement or contract service center.-Individual must maintain a cooperative working relationship with the VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center (GLAC). -Maintenance and adherence to a drug and supply inventory system to ensure that the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies maintain adequate functions. Maintaining appropriate inventory levels has a significant impact on the ability of the department to manage funding resources that have been provided for procurement of pharmaceuticals. -The employee uses judgement in selecting supply sources from established lists utilizing procurement card and the FHCC policies and procedures. Actively supports the facility's socio-economic program by pursuing business with companies within the targeted categories. -The employee is expected to use judgement and initiative in resolving aspects of the work not fully covered by instructions. The employee refers situations that require significant deviations to the supervisor or pharmacy leadership for guidance and resolution. -The incumbent will be required to follow-up on delinquent deliveries, addresses all overages, shortages, damages, performance, and reconciliation processes. Incumbent is responsible for the reporting of product in the facility affected by FDA Drug Recalls. -Serves as a resource regarding drug contract, source, and availability information for pharmacy staff, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and pharmaceutical representatives. -The employee assures procurement actions are executed in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and VA Acquisition Regulations (VAAR), and any applicable DoD regulations or requirements. -Responsible for requisitioning items through Serv mart, GSA, SLA, DMLSS or excess programs from other government agencies. Incumbent will coordinate/finalize any shipping discrepancy or Quality Improvement Reports (QIR) that may be required. -Incumbent is a purchase card holder and complies with all the acquisition regulations, including Federal, VA, and local FHCC to include 8A, small business, Javits Wagner 0-Day Act, and mandatory sources. Makes individual purchases not exceeding the current authorization, unless specifically authorized to do so by the VISN Head of the Contracting Authority (HCA). Reconciles purchase card charges within the established time limits. -Orients service employees, visitors, volunteers and students to supply procedures and drug control. -Independently assures that VA national procurement contracts are followed, coordinating vendor changes with other pharmacy staff. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0700-1530. Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Title/Functional Statement #:Pharmacy Technician - Lead Procurement/PD000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: Possess a current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with an understanding of the goals, objectives and performance measures associated with Pharmacy Operations. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education or Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent; or at least 3 months experience. Certification: Certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required at grades GS-6 and above. Grandfathiering clause English Language Proficiency: Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determinations:GS-8 Level: One year experience at the next lower level, and must fully meet the KSAs at the next lower level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs. Certification: PTCB certification is required at this grade level and above. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of human resource management policies and procedures, and the ability to supervise various levels of pharmacy technicians and other technical personnel (for supervisory assignments). 2. Ability to apply management and leadership principles. 3. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. 4. Extensive working knowledge of the pharmacy operation. 5. Ability to assess staff needs and provide appropriate training. Assignments. For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time. Pharmacy technicians at this level may be assigned supervisory positions or assignments as lead technicians in a highly complex area of the pharmacy. The GS-8 level is for very select, complex pharmacy technician positions as established by each health care facility. To be advanced, employees must meet all of the following standards, provided the standard is part of their assignment. References: VA Handbook 5005/15, Part II, Appendix G28. Pharmacy Technician Qualification Standards. Physical Requirements: Employees are typically expected to work forty hours per week. This may include evenings, midnights, weekends and/or holidays as assigned. Principle duties require repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard, etc.). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 44Ibs.), including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions; stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers, etc.); sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours). Normal ranges of hearing and vision are required to perform work and communicate effectively; must have the visual ability to distinguish between basic colors and shades of color. An ability to perform tasks requiring rapid mental and muscular coordination functions simultaneously is necessary. Employees must be physically capable of operating various types of equipment used on the job. Employees may be required to work at various pharmacy locations as assigned.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center 3001 Green Bay Road North Chicago, IL 60064 US
• Name: Doug Madel
• Phone: 608-667-6533
• Email: [email protected]