The incumbent is a member of Prosthetic & Sensory Aids Service (PSAS) within the Prosthetic Service Line under the VISN or medical center. Incumbent is assigned to the Augusta VA Medical Center and has an active inpatient implant care coordination and outpatient treatment program and inventory responsibility. Performs direct medical supply Purchasing and Inventory Management support to the administrative and clinical services of the VA.
Duties to include but not limited to: Coordinate delivery of home medical equipment Maintain accurate funding, billings, and account balances Research brochures and contracts to find most reasonably priced item/s. Operates the Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service(PSAS) software package to maintain detailed and accurate accounting of all actions for veterans.
Examines electronic health record to determine legal eligibility and medical entitlement for prosthetic items and services. Contact with vendors and/or contractors to procure items and services. Regularly resolves conflicts in administering purchase orders, such as protests, claims, duplicate billing, and terminations for convenience or default.
Must work directly with vendors to trouble shoot duplicate billing errors and resolve those errors to ensure appropriate reconciliation of purchase orders.
Make independent purchasing decisions outside of already established contracts for open market items for custom/complex in home installations or other custom devices where the particular purchase route or vendor is not always clear and decisions must be made based on multiple bids, Veteran's medical condition living situation and information from the original consult.
Independently performs the process of vetting and vendorizing following VHA Prosthetics guidelines to complete to complete purchases for items that aren't available through established vendor networks.
Performs independent technical level purchasing support adhering to the FAR, VAAR, VHA, and Prosthetics Directives and Handbooks, VISN policy and station memorandums to acquire patient specific medical equipment, supplies and services based on a medical providers clinical assessment and evaluation of the Veteran's medical condition Obtain all necessary procurement information to successfully submit Acquisition Plans and Procurement Packages for stock and Veteran specific needs to the Network Contracting Office and uploads quotes, bids, invoices, consults, and other important documents to the Electronic Contract Management System (eCMS/FORCE).
Verifies adherence to training and other contractual agreements. Independently monitors, receives, tracks, interprets, and analyzes Prosthetic Consults, and prescriptions (VAF 10-2431) for items, services and home medical equipment from physicians, therapists, medical center personnel, patients, or their representatives.
Independently examines clinical health records and claims folders to determine eligibility and entitlement for items and services based on adopted criteria and advises Veteran of the same. As a purchase card holder, the incumbent is subjected to purchase card audits, at least quarterly. The VISN Purchase Card Coordinator is responsible for this external audit and all regulations must be adhered to. Performs other duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD509-11291A and PD11378A
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. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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christie.lowery@va.gov · 205-554-7112
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-02.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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