This position is organizationally located in the Prosthetic Service within the Medical Center. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Chief Prosthetics Agent.
The incumbent receives and analyzes Prosthetic Consults, and prescriptions for items, services and home medical equipment. The incumbent reviews requests for completeness, proper documentation and make arrangements to procure these items. Establishes workflow protocols to ensure the timely execution of work. Coordinate work for special circumstances.
As the subject matter expert (SME), will advise other services on the policies and procedures to establish requisitions for services, equipment and commodities. Review requests from various sources and making substitutions if necessary (within scope). As a subject matter expert, the incumbent will provide general guidance to potential vendors on requirements and information needed to be entered into the VHA's local vendor file.
Examine clinical health records and claims folders to determine eligibility and entitlement for items and services. Advise Veterans and clinicians in relation to eligibility for entitlements for items and services. Review clinical requests, determine sources and determine the availability of replacement parts and alternatives for power mobility, artificial limbs and other pieces of medical equipment. Procures specialized medical equipment, supplies and services for Veterans.
Procure specialized medical equipment with critical and unique characteristics and associated guidance from a variety of sources. Purchases various equipment, supplies, and services through the use of the government purchase card for micro purchase. The incumbent will negotiate prices with sole source vendors, persuade reluctant vendors and collect data for requirements not previously required.
Authorizes and prepares complex purchase orders for a wide variety of devices, medical supplies and durable medical equipment. Prepares complex purchase orders for a wide variety of devices, medical supplies and durable medical equipment. Execute price adjustments; resolve any discrepancies, modifications, amendments to purchase orders and cancelations of purchase orders. Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Purchasing Agent/PD99432A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
There is no educational substitution at this grade level. 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/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Andrea.Vick@va.gov · 5736731031
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $45409 – $59031/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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