This position is located in the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of the Logistics Service in a Veteran Affairs Health Care System (VA HCS) and supported catchment area. The primary purpose of the position is to ensure that supplies and material are distributed to all areas serviced by Logistics. Provides wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations, and other hospital facilities with supplies and materials.
Provides wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including, but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instruments sets, and equipment. Maintains stock and primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services. Pulls stock and material, replenishes stock inventory, interacts with customers and maintains records on stock levels.
Distributes items according to established or ad hoc requirements in a computerized inventory management system. Completes specialty cart preparation and stocking. Informs clinic and ward personnel on new or changed items and supplies, current medical resources and shelf life. Communicates with lead or supervisor on any concerns related to supplies, equipment and procedures. Provides information to customers or external stakeholders regarding medical supplies.
Escalates complex or unresolvable issues to the supervisor or more senior staff. Works with customers to resolve supply management issues including receiving requests, clarifying user requirements, explaining delays, expediting deliveries and resolving problems. Works with clinical and administrative personnel regarding administrative and medical supplies. Ensures data integrity of the inventory management system.
Utilizes computerized systems including bar-coding and automated inventory systems for the delivery and inventory control of supplies. Utilizes an automated inventory system to monitor issues and receipts in support of stock replenishment processes. Ensures data accuracy in the automated system. Performs daily inventory using bar coding equipment on a predetermined schedule.
Delivers supplies in a timely and accurate manner, ensures supplies and material are delivered in sterile and operational condition. Ensures critical supplies are appropriately monitored and controlled. Checks inventory for stock identified for recalled items and hazard alerts. Monitors expiration dates, rotates stock to limit outdates and removes items from use as required by outdates.
Cleans assigned areas in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Joint Commission standards as scheduled. Recommends revisions in stock levels as needed to supply changes to Inventory Management Specialists. Interprets policies, procedures, manual and regulations pertaining to supply/inventory management and federal acquisition systems.
Resolves differences between records and physical count of stock. Fills requests for items based on daily schedules of need or on an emergent basis as appropriate. Monitors stock usage in areas of the medical center and makes necessary adjustments. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Supply Technician/PD09229A and PD39467A 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. 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/.
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/.
Spencer.Lane@va.gov · 317-709-7548
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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