Pharmacy Technician - Procurement/Inventory

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: (1) Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR (2) National Health career Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (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: GS-10 Experience and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory). In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must possess at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09). -AND- In addition to meeting the experience for the GS-10 level, you must possess the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. - Ability to analyze data for performance improvement projects, workload analysis and statistical reports. - Ability to prepare for and maintain special accreditations, inspections and reviews (e.g., The Joint Commission, Office of Inspector General, American Society of Health System Pharmacists, controlled substances inspections). - Ability to solve problems and implement corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area. - Expert knowledge of budgetary and pharmacy procurement operating procedures such as, but not limited to, budget reconciliation, annual wall to wall inventory, sterile compounding and service contracts. - Skill in managing supply problems such as back orders, interchangeability of products during shortages or finding suitable replacement products. - Skill in monitoring the quality of input and output of automated/perpetual medication inventory management systems. - Ability to write policies and procedures for pharmaceutical procurement, inventory management and contracting processes. - Ability to develop contracting acquisition packages with all necessary required documents including, but not limited to, market research, independent Government cost estimate, statement of work/performance work statement, quotes, proof of funding, etc. Preferred Experience: COR level 2, experience managing contracts. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. The work may require desk work or regular and recurring physical exertion, involving standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time, typing, walking distances within the medical center, pushing carts, lifting/carrying (up to 40 pounds) of pharmaceutical supplies, and bending/stooping/stretching.