Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory)

The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for (1) Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory). The incumbent is responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other supplies critical to pharmacy operations, for the VALBHS. This position requires acquisition and maintenance of a Government Purchase Card and a National Acquisition Center issued Ordering Officer Delegation for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies in good standing.

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties may include but are not limited to: Complies with all the acquisition regulations, both Federal, VA, and local. In addition, the incumbent: i. Conducts or ensures required market research to initiate the procurement action utilizing the business targeted by the socioeconomic goal categories. Creates purchase orders with Prime Vendor (e.g., through McKesson Connect), Government Purchase Card, and VISTA IFCAP requests for all pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other specialized medical devices handled by pharmacy that are either stocked or special ordered. Understands and executes orders to ensure shipping and receipt of products are completed timely (physically and electronically) according to established practices. Possesses organizational skills to ensure that ordering is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Manages inventory controls for all pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other supplies required by Pharmacy Service to facilitate inpatient and outpatient health system operations. Independently determines products and quantities to order to prevent disruptions to inpatient and outpatient operations. Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the inventory management operation of pharmacy automation equipment (e.g., ScriptPro Inventory Management System (SIMS), Omnicell Central Pharmacy Management (CPM) to drive effective and economical inventory management of all pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other specialized medical devices provided by Pharmacy Service. Performs credit card reconciliations, certifies, and files invoices, and completes other procurement forms and documentation as necessary. Works with Pharmacy Staff to implement and carry out recall action plans. Ensures that all necessary documentation and other follow-up actions are completed as required. Work Schedule: Variable shifts. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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