This announcement has been extended. Applicants who have applied, do not need to re-apply. However, application materials must clearly support the qualifications requirements to receive consideration. Employee will serve as a Purchasing Agent within Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service located at the Veterans Healthcare System in Livermore, CA and Marina, CA. ***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-6. At the GS-5 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of Gs-6. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. The purpose of this position will perform direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA. Duties will include but may not be limited to the following: Deduces from written prescriptions and oral requests what items or services are needed and/or conduct follow up information requests to the initiator to clarify the medical need or device specifications, based on the patient's medical evaluation. Triages consults based on urgency of the need. Selects the most appropriate cost-effective source to deliver the items/service in the most reliable manner. Obligates purchase orders for equipment and/or supplies, or the rental of services in a timely manner. Manages and monitors the List Open Purchase Card Transactions by Initiator (LPCI) report for unreconciled orders on a regular basis and in accordance with local guidelines and supervisory direction, ensuring vendors receive purchase orders, items were shipped, purchase orders were charged, and items were received. Utilizes multiple levels of micro purchase threshold authority, and these micro purchase thresholds uniquely influence the major duties and responsibilities in this position, particularly the complex purchasing major duty. Performs independent technical level purchasing support adhering to the FAR, VAAR, VHA, and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire patient-specific medical equipment, supplies and services based on a medical providers clinical assessment and evaluation of the patient's medical condition. Verifies accountability of all prosthetics expenditures in both the purchase menu and the prosthetics program and associates all obligations to the individual patient. They ensure the services provided are documented as the type of service and duration. Verifies adherence to training and other contractual agreements. Follow up action on the status of all these orders is required weekly until purchased and direct patient care is completed. Monitors, receives, tracks, interprets, and analyzes Prosthetic Consults, and prescriptions for items, services and home medical equipment from physicians, therapists, medical center personnel, patients, or their representatives. Examines clinical health records and claims folders to determine eligibility and entitlement for items and services based on adopted criteria and advises patient of the same. Reconciles invoices for certification of payment by reviewing patient records against invoice presented to ensure that accurate cost is being charged for service/item rendered. Trains new Purchasing Agents on the latest Prosthetics/Medical purchasing software packages as they relate to the Patient Services. Ensures accountability of all stock equipment issued, linking to individual patient. Independently documents issued equipment to alert for replenishment. Accounts for and balances expenditures in both the purchase card and prosthetics inventory program. Prepares item descriptions for new items entering supply channels, performing work involved in the publication of stock lists for both the Prosthetics Program and the Purchase Card Menu. Performs other similar or related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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