Autonomous Pharmacy Procurement & Inventory Technician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Town of Tomah (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, WI, seeks a certified GS-8 Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory) to manage prescription and nonprescription medications and supply purchasing in a high‑complexity Pharmacy Service.

The role includes independent judgment, mentoring, and functioning across pharmacy locations with minimal oversight. The position emphasizes ordering as delegated by the NAC, adherence to federal contracts, and perpetual inventory control to meet patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Education and qualifications are in accordance with federal employment requirements for VA.
• National certification of pharmacy technicians and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ordering officer for pharmacy service, delegated by the NAC.
• Initiate ordering requirements for pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Procure all types of pharmaceuticals, including controlled and noncontrolled.
• Purchase using NAT, FSS, BPA and open market to ensure compliance with regs.
• Use government Credit Cards for micro purchases within limits.
• Assist in training and orienting new personnel; mentor others as needed.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tomah, WI, seeks a certified GS-8 Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory) to manage prescription and nonprescription medications and supply purchasing in a high‑complexity Pharmacy Service.

The role includes independent judgment, mentoring, and functioning across pharmacy locations with minimal oversight. The position emphasizes ordering as delegated by the NAC, adherence to federal contracts, and perpetual inventory control to meet patient care needs.