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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Prosthetics Purchasing Agent

Grand Junction, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$40K/yr - $58K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Prosthetics Purchasing Agent to support the Veterans Health Administration. The role involves managing medical supply purchasing and inventory management to ensure the provision of prosthetic and sensory aids services to veterans.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performs procurements within the simplified acquisition threshold through competitive open-market procedures or by placement of an order or blanket purchase agreement under a GSA Federal Supply Schedule Contract

Manages the collection of data to be used in numerous reports to ensure adequate resource funding and compliance

Researches the use of different solicitation methods, ordering or reporting procedures, and purchasing methods to distinguish between different purchasing strategies

Documents the services required per the contractual agreement and monitors, tracks, and trends contractor performance

Completes transaction on the patient's medical record to ensure documentation of exactly what was purchased and issued

Conduct face-to-face and telephone conversations with patients, family members, and private medical staff, contractors, vendors, and co-workers

Speaks calmly and compassionately to severely disabled patients from all walks of life

Skills in dealing with a large community base, vendors, hospital staff and the public is required to display a positive image of the organization

Providing patient care and support services to an adult population and serves as the point of contact for external customer service inventory needs and support

Resolves conflicts in administering purchase orders, such as protests, claims, duplicate billing & terminations for convenience or default

Examines contracts, purchasing policies, equipment sources, shipping procedures and corresponding terminology to rapidly find the most reasonably priced item to meet requirement

Works independently to complete purchase orders and reconcile charges

Maintains accurate records of transactions and completes all adjustments to computerized system before final payment to vendor is certified

Maintains an inventory of all purchased and consignment equipment with expiration date, imitate exchange and/or replacement of expired stock

Qualification

PurchasingInventory ManagementData CollectionCustomer ServiceTechnical CompetenceAttention to Detail

Required

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this 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

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Time-In-Grade Requirement for GS-05: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement

Time-In-Grade Requirement for GS-06: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement

Specialized Experience GS-05: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-04 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 4 years above high school

Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level

Specialized Experience GS-06: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Attention to Detail, Customer Service (Clerical/Technical), Manages Resources, Technical Competence

Physical Requirements: Work is primarily sedentary when conducting purchasing functions for Prosthetics Purchasing Agent

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications