Pharmacy Technician Procurement Specialist

7 hours ago


Lakeland, Florida, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician to serve as a lead in our procurement and inventory team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the procurement and inventory of prescription and nonprescription medications and supplies in a highly complex area of Pharmacy Service at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital and Clinics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in the oversight of all prescription and nonprescription medications and supply purchasing and inventory.
  • Continuously analyze and reassess priorities to ensure workload demands are accomplished in the most effective, efficient, and economic manner.
  • Effectively evaluate pharmacy activities to assist pharmacy managers in obtaining short- and long-range goals and objectives.
  • Assist in quality improvement by participating in service process assessments and action teams and by continually seeking to improve the service.
  • Knowledgeable in and ensure other procurement staff follow all department, pharmacy service, station level, VISN, National and VHA, DEA, policies, and procedures.
  • Demonstrate efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower cost, and improve quality and timeliness.
  • Work constructively as a team member, assisting co-workers in tasks that support staff, visitors, and other customers in achieving service toward facility and network goals.
  • Maintain continuous oversight on the security of pharmacy inventory and storage areas and reports to management any inconsistencies or concerns.
  • Attend all procurement and pharmacy meetings as required.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). OR National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
  • Must have at least one (1) year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08).
Preferred Qualifications
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification with experience in procurement and inventory.
Working Conditions

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.


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