Job Summary

This position is located in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PMRS) under the supervision of the department Chief. The incumbent initiates and completes the procurement of prosthetics goods and services for eligible Veterans at the Butler VA Health Care System, Butler, PA.

Job Description

To qualify for this position all applicants must meet the following: Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Prosthetics Purchasing Agent. Qualifying specialized experience includes interpreting prescriptions and requests for medical equipment and services; maintaining regular contact with vendors, contractors, medical center professionals and staff; utilizing a variety of databases and computer systems; purchasing equipment, supplies and services using an agency/organization purchase card; and reconciling charges and preparing and submitting reports. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary and is carried out in an office setting. There exist prolonged periods of working at a computer terminal. Ability to retrieve equipment from a storage room is required. Climbing associated with stocking of equipment and other items in storage areas is necessary. Incumbent may carry/lift items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Normal safety precautions are adequate. The work involves moderate discomfort when visiting sites away from the office. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.