Pharmacy Technician (Procurement)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Town of Tomah (WI)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 78,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The certified GS-8 Pharmacy Technician Procurement/Inventory is responsible for all prescription and nonprescription medications and supply purchasing and inventory in a highly complex area of Pharmacy Service at Tomah VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws Pharmacy technicians at this level are nationally certified and can work autonomously using independent judgement to perform a full range of duties. These pharmacy technicians mentor and train lower graded pharmacy technicians in the practice setting. They assist advanced/ specialized pharmacy technicians and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

At this level, pharmacy technicians use independent judgement to perform the full range of duties in the pharmacy. They also function as staff pharmacy technicians in various locations of the pharmacy, including pharmacy contact centers and other non-traditional pharmacy locations, with minimal oversight. Major duties: Serve as ordering officer for pharmacy service, delegated by the VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) while maintaining annual training requirements.

Initiates ordering requirements of pharmaceuticals, specialty, and supply items through pharmacy prime vendors multi complex accounts or other mandatory sources. Responsible for adherence to federal contracts and compliance with federal regulations regarding open market, ensuring inventory control through perpetual evaluation. Procures all types of pharmaceuticals including controlled and noncontrolled drugs.

Purchases using National contracts (NAT), Federal supply schedules (FSS), Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) and open market etc. to ensure compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and policy. Purchases using government issued credit cards for micro purchase limits with understanding of when to use. Utilizes proper inventory management to ensure sufficient stock of medications and supply are available to meet the needs of the pharmacy and patient care.

Assists in training and orients new personnel, volunteers, students, etc., in the technical phases of operations. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 02199F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements & 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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $59911 – $77882/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.