Pharmacy Technician (Procurement & Inventory)

Quick Facts

• Role: Pharmacy Technician (Procurement & Inventory)
• Schedule: Full time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
• Work mode: Not virtual

Description

Serve as a certified GS-8 Pharmacy Technician for pharmacy procurement and inventory purchasing in a complex pharmacy services environment. You will function as the ordering officer for pharmacy service, procure medications (controlled and noncontrolled) and supplies through required purchasing sources, and maintain inventory control using perpetual evaluation. You will also train and orient personnel and assist with performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the ordering officer for pharmacy service, delegated by the VA National Acquisition Center (NAC)
• Initiate ordering for pharmaceuticals, specialty items, and supplies using prime vendors and other mandatory sources
• Ensure compliance with federal contracts and regulations, including open market compliance
• Procure controlled and noncontrolled drugs
• Purchase using National contracts (NAT), Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), and open market options
• Use government-issued credit cards for micro-purchase limits when applicable
• Manage inventory to maintain adequate stock for pharmacy and patient care
• Train and orient new personnel, volunteers, and students on technical operations and policies/procedures
• Support additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active national Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB CPhT or NHA ExCPT) with documentation submitted
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• GS-8 experience: 1 year of experience equivalent to GS-7
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Mandatory pre-appointment urinalysis for testing-designated positions
• Selective Service registration (if applicable)
• Completion of online onboarding and provision of acceptable identification
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type).