<p>This developmental position is located in the Prosthetics & Sensory Aid Service within the Prosthetic Service Line under the VISN or medical center. The purpose of this position is to perform direct medical supply purchasing and inventory management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA 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.</p> <p>This position is aligned under Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Services (PSAS). Purchasing Agents are responsible for an outpatient treatment program and inventory responsibility to multiple service lines, departments, clinics at the Madison VA. This is a direct patient care position and the incumbent must work directly with the Veteran, family members, and care providers.</p> <p>The GS -6 level serves in the developmental capacity, functions are similar to those at the full performance level, GS-7. The developmental assignment will not be fully delegated until orientation, training, and demonstration of Knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to accomplish the work at the full performance level.</p> <p>Duties include and are not limited to the following:</p> <ul> <li>Provides technical level purchasing support </li><li>Display a positive image and remain highly motivated, seeking ways to expedite processing </li><li>Ability to adapt to changes in health care </li><li>Quickly deduce from prescriptions what items or services are needed </li><li>Initiate action on "stat" request; obligates purchase order for equipment /supplies/rental of services and monitors completion </li><li>Monitors, receives, tracks, interprets, and analyzes consults and prescriptions; reviews validity and procedure </li><li>Examines health records and claims; determine eligibility and entitlement for items and services </li><li>Research solicitation methods, ordering or reporting procedures </li><li>Responsible for multiple fund control points </li><li>Purchases specialized equipment or services: hard-to-locate, unstable price, critical characteristics, etc. </li><li>Remain up to date on practices, procedures, and products and products </li><li>Works closely with suppliers and clinicians </li><li>Utilizes Blanket Purchase Agreements for included items </li><li>Reconciles invoices/computes costs/resolves discrepancies </li><li>Maintains record of transactions and makes adjustments </li><li>Must adhere to strict performance measures </li><li>Provides assistance and training </li><li>Responsible for data collection and reporting </li><li>Maintains equipment inventory; identifies and records equipment items </li><li>Utilizes office automation equipment in addition to mailing and production of government bills of lading </li></ul> <p>Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent GS-1105, #20214A</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized</p> <p>Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized</p> <p>Financial Disclosure Report: Not required</p> <p>Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; actual tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs.</p>