The Pharmacy Technician Inventory Procurement Lead position is assigned to the Marion Veterans Health Care System, Pharmacy Services. Performs under the supervision of the Chief of Pharmacy. Consistently demonstrate independent technical judgement and comprehensive and through working knowledge of VA policies and procedures. Additionally, the incumbent will perform analysis of the pharmacy budget and provide advisory functions to all pharmacy procurement employees.

Duties

The Pharmacy Technician Inventory Procurement Lead duties include but not limited to: The incumbent will independently initiate orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; assure adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases, assure inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, fund control, receive shipments of goods, assure compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items, liaison with company representatives and managerial staff. The incumbent will also review or prepare documents and reports regarding financial status, procurement issues, or inventory; verify or abstract information contained in various documents and reports; maintain various procurement flies; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation. The incumbent's work is complex not only in execution as it relates to providing services to the patient and the professional staff but also in problem solving and in providing timely, accurate budget projections based on the incumbent's experience, interpretation of available data, and judgement. The position requires the ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication. In addition to the GS-08 level, the incumbent functions in the capacity of a GS-07 Pharmacy Technician in any area of competency as staffing requirements dictate. The Pharmacy Procurement Technician position requires basic Knowledge of computer keyboarding and familiarity with the use of the medical center center computer systems, as well as knowledge of VA policies regarding data security and patient confidentiality. The employee assists the Pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care and timely customer services in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of the VAMHCS. Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement. Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained. Must possess a through knowledge and understanding of procurement sources, VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement, policies and procedures. Displaying a through understanding of policies, procedures, basic accounting and budgetary skills, the incumbent assures that pharmaceuticals and supplies are procured and maintained in the most cost-effective manner. Maintains accountability of daily purchases and coordinates receipt, control budget ledger, assures consistent delivery schedules are employed and handled, and appropriately disperses stock into designated storage areas. Keeps current on contracts, product availability, and prices to identify appropriate sources and ensures most cost effective products are purchased through the Federal Supply Schedule. Utilizes the prime vendor to order FSS items, involving direct contact with the prime vendor and placement and receipt of drug orders after an assessment of the various contacts available and selection of the most cost effective item. Works closely with appropriate staff to ensure seamless operation of the Drug Accountability Program. Resolves issues relating to drug accountability; identifies problems and corrects or elevates them to appropriate level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM May include evenings, weekends and holidays to support the needs of a 24 hour facility when needed. Compressed/Flexible:Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

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. English Language Proficiency. Pharmacy technicians appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a. May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria). Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met for each grade. The candidate's qualifications must clearly demonstrate the level of competence required for the grade. Experience: 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 and the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * 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). * Ability to apply management and leadership principles. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Extensive working knowledge of the pharmacy operation. 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. Determinations concerning placement of positions at this grade level shall take into consideration the skill mix and availability of supervision in the work unit. Although these positions are under the supervision of a pharmacist, employees in such settings successfully and consistently demonstrate the exercise of independent technical judgment (without the need for readily available supervision) as well as comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of the most complex or difficult practices and procedures. Such individuals may also serve as supervisors or in an equivalent assignment in a Pharmacy Service, or for a specific unit or section. References: VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II Appendix G28 Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

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 Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 US
• Name: Shannon Curry
• Email: [email protected]