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Purchasing Agent
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 4 days ago
About the Role
The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita Kansas is seeking 3 highly qualified candidates to fill Purchasing Agent positions in the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) in Wichita Kansas. **A Recruitment or Relocation Incentive MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.**
What You'll Do
- →This position functions as a Purchasing Agent for Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line at a VISN 15 medical center.
- →The primary purpose of this position is to perform direct medical supply Purchasing support for administrative and clinical services to initiate the obligation for all related requirements necessary to provide prosthetic and sensory aids services, to include durable medical equipment and supplies directly to Veterans.
- →Position initiates procurement of all outpatient medical requirements to include direct individual purchases to the Veteran, medical surgical implants used during surgery, and/or rental requirements associated with continual outpatient medical equipment and supplies.
- →Major duties include but are not limited to the following; Performs technical level purchasing to acquire Veteran specific medical equipment, supplies and services based on a medical provider's clinical assessment and evaluation of the Veteran's medical condition.
- →Performs purchasing actions for Veteran specific purchases in the Prosthetics Application Suite/graphical user interface (GUI).
- →Responsible for various fund control points with accountability per individual Veteran for each obligation type.
- →Completes a Veterans Record Transaction on the Veteran's medical record to ensure documentation of exactly what was purchased and issued is recorded on the Veteran's record.
- →Maintains an awareness of products with possible recalls, and determines, if feasible, to obligate and replace after reviewing all documentation and discussing with the requestor the recall finding.
- →Initiates recall action of identified recall products provided and communicates actions taken within the Alerts and Recalls System.
- →Obtains all necessary procurement information to successfully submit acquisition plans and procurement packages to the Network Contracting Office and uploads quotes, bids, invoices, consults, and other important documents to the Electronic Contract Management System.
- →Provides coordination between the clinician, our vendor networks, and the Veterans' specific circumstances to independently make decisions in the best interests of the Veterans by independently interpreting guidelines, adapting procedures, and deciding the approach for each specific situation.
- →Verifies prosthetics expenditures in both the purchase menu and the prosthetics program and associates all obligations to the individual Veteran.
- →Ensures services provided are documented by type of service and duration.
- →Verifies adherence to training and other contractual agreements.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓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 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period 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 probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. **A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.** Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Benefits
- ★NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and is required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ★All HCP are required to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
- ★Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted.
- ★HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
- ★HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties.
- ★VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.
- ★HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.
- ★HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students.
- ★HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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