Lead Purchasing Agent

Lead Purchasing AgentMajor duties include but are not limited to:Distribute and balance workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization.Provide situational technical advice to internal and external customers in order to ensure appropriate legal, regulatory, and policy requirements are met.Facilitate necessary linkages with other VA services to help expedite Veteran access to needed prosthetic and sensory aid devices and services.Interpret VA rules and regulations relating to determination of veteran eligibility for specialized medical equipment.Advise VA providers about availability, selection, and acquisition of a wide range of prosthetic and sensory aids devices and services.Ensure patients receive appropriate patient education/training and measurements for Prosthetic items prior to issuance.Utilize an inventory management program to perform stock issues to take care of walk-in and immediate patient needs.Receive and analyze electronic PSAS consults/prescriptions for items, services, and home medical equipment.Maintain accurate funding, billing, and subaccount balances.Understand procurement regulations, ensure compliance with national prosthetic contracts, and enter accurate purchasing data into prosthetic databases.Ensure purchase card reconciliations are accurate/timely.Authorize and prepare complex purchase orders for a wide variety of prosthetic and orthotic devices, medical supplies, and durable medical equipment.Collect data used in preparing and submitting numerous reports.Performs other duties as assigned.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pmCompressed/Flexible: Available - May be further discussed in interviews.Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: PD23556ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedCritical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approvedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorizedThe VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.