Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory)

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Pharmacy Technician - Procurement/Inventory This position is assigned within the VA Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network with Pharmacy service.

The Procurement Pharmacy Technician serves as a procurement specialist at the Hampton VAMC. The incumbent works under the supervision of the Procurement Pharmacy Supervisor and Chief, Pharmacy Service.

He/She will consistently demonstrate independent technical judgement and comprehensive and thorough working knowledge of VA policies and procedures 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. English Language Proficiency.

Pharmacy Technician candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C.

§ 7403(f) Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (a) PTCB as a CPhT.

OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT.

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: Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory).

GS-0661-08 Experience: Candidates must possess one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and demonstrate the KSAs below.

Certification: For positions above the full performance level, the employee must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: (a) PTCB as a CPhT.

OR (b) NHA as a ExCPT. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs for all GS-08 assignments and meet any additional KSAs for the assignment, if indicated: (a) Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, methodology and policies in a specialized area or section of pharmacy (such as sterile compounding, controlled substances, automation, clinical pharmacy, contact center, etc.) Note: See Specialized Area.in the Definitions Section.

(b) Skill in training and orienting new and existing pharmacy facility employees and students on proper policies and procedures.

(c) Ability to evaluate, analyze and coordinate workflow and work activities within a specialized area or section of the pharmacy.

For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity and range of variety and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.

Pharmacy technicians at this level serve as an ordering officer delegated by the national acquisition center contracting officer for the purpose of ordering against the national pharmacy prime vendor (PPV) contract and national blanket purchase agreements (BPA) for pharmacy.

They are responsible for ordering medications and supplies from required sources and meeting contract compliance while maintaining multiple complex accounts with the PPV.

They utilize the Government purchase card program for direct orders up to the micro purchase threshold per VA financial policy.

Pharmacy technicians at this level are responsible for regulatory and formulary requirements to meet patient needs within budgetary limits. i Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs).

(A) Basic knowledge of pharmacy procurement, distribution and storage requirements to maintain a safe working environment.

This includes not limited to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and DEA requirements and regulations.

(B) Ability to assist in determining and modifying as necessary: ordering intervals, inventory levels and cost-effective ordering quantities from required sources based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns in medical practice, delivery time requirements and urgency of medical need Preferred Experience: Experience with VHA Pharmacy procurement and inventory processes.

Experience with pharmacy procurement and inventory processes Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is 8. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is the GS-8.

Physical Requirements: he work involves long periods of moving, standing and pushing carts about the work unit. The work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, lifting.

The incumbent must be a mature, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, demonstrating cheerfulness, compassion, courtesy and concern for staff and patients.

Heavy lifting (45 lbs.

and over), moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 lbs.), and light lifting ( under 15 lbs.), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands, walking, and standing, Major Duties:

General Description: Primary duties of this position include: Initiation of orders for pharmaceutical and supply items through the Prime Vendor or other mandatory sources; Assuring adherence to federal purchase contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market purchases Assuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation and analysis, funds control, receiving shipments of goods Assuring compliance with storage requirements for pharmaceutical items Liaison with company representatives and managerial staff 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 files; and resolve discrepancies in shipments, payments, or other documentation The ability to function independently and requires exceptional skill in oral and written modes of communication Functions: 1.

Procurement Has operational responsibility for ongoing inventories of drug products and pharmaceutical supplies and their procurement.

Cost-effective turnover must be consistently identified and maintained.

As a result, he/she must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of procurement sources (i.e., prime vendor, open market, government excess, posted stock, and local), VA manual and associate circular procedures, and hospital procurement policies and procedures.

Display a thorough 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, controls 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 (FSS).

Utilizes the prime vendor to order FSS items, involving direct contact with the prime vendor and placement and receipt of drug order after an assessment of the various contracts available and selection of the most cost-effective item.

Has knowledge of specifications and characteristics of a wide variety of prosthetic and supply items which Pharmacy supplies to outpatients.

These include, but are not limited to colostomy, ileostomy, and urostomy bags (and associated products), irrigation sets and bags, IV solutions/bags, internal and external urinary catheters, syringes, needles, and bandage 2.

Inventory Management Takes a lead role ln preparation, performance, reporting and analysis of periodic inventories of pharmaceutical and supply items as instructed by management with intent to maintain inventory turn performance that meets or exceeds VISN and National goals and expectations.

Determines, establishes, and modifies, as necessary, appropriate ordering intervals, inventory levels, most efficient/effective ordering quantities, sources of supply, etc., based on current financial conditions in pharmacy, seasonal variations in drug usage, changing patterns of medical practice, delivery time requirements, urgency of medical need, alternative sources of availability, etc.

Maintains contact with vendors to get status of orders and expedite delivery Processes outdated, unusable, and excess inventory for return to respective manufacturers or contracted waste company Maintains current awareness of additions/deletions to the VA National Formulary and local facility patterns of drug utilization Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Dependent on the needs of the service, holidays/weekends may be requested. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000 Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional