The Long Beach VA Health Care System is recruiting for (1) Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory). The incumbent is responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other supplies critical to pharmacy operations, for the VALBHS. This position requires acquisition and maintenance of a Government Purchase Card and a National Acquisition Center issued Ordering Officer Delegation for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Supplies in good standing.
VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Duties may include but are not limited to: Complies with all the acquisition regulations, both Federal, VA, and local. In addition, the incumbent: i. Conducts or ensures required market research to initiate the procurement action utilizing the business targeted by the socioeconomic goal categories.
Creates purchase orders with Prime Vendor (e.g., through McKesson Connect), Government Purchase Card, and VISTA IFCAP requests for all pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other specialized medical devices handled by pharmacy that are either stocked or special ordered. Understands and executes orders to ensure shipping and receipt of products are completed timely (physically and electronically) according to established practices.
Possesses organizational skills to ensure that ordering is completed in a timely and efficient manner. Manages inventory controls for all pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other supplies required by Pharmacy Service to facilitate inpatient and outpatient health system operations. Independently determines products and quantities to order to prevent disruptions to inpatient and outpatient operations.
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of the inventory management operation of pharmacy automation equipment (e.g., ScriptPro Inventory Management System (SIMS), Omnicell Central Pharmacy Management (CPM) to drive effective and economical inventory management of all pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and other specialized medical devices provided by Pharmacy Service.
Performs credit card reconciliations, certifies, and files invoices, and completes other procurement forms and documentation as necessary. Works with Pharmacy Staff to implement and carry out recall action plans. Ensures that all necessary documentation and other follow-up actions are completed as required. Work Schedule: Variable shifts. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Ross.Rucks@va.gov · 562-540-4595
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $80677 – $104876/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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