Department of Veterans Affairs

Prosthetic Representative

Wichita, Kansas

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$80kDetected 17 hours ago

AccountingProcurementInventory ManagementResearchLeadership

About the role

Dole VAMC is seeking to recruit a highly qualified candidate for a Prosthetic Representative position within the Technical Career Field (TCF) training program within the Prosthetic and Sensory Aid Service.
See Chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).

English Language Proficiency: Candidates will not be appointed under authority of 38 U.S.C. chapters 73 or 74, to serve in a direct patient-care capacity in VHA who are not proficient in written and spoken English.
knowledge of accounting methods
ability to research, analyze, comprehend, and apply decisions
basic knowledge of inventory management procedures
ability to use computer software packages for word processing, spreadsheet development, and database management
and ability to work independently and as a member of a team
This course work may have been completed within the degree or in addition to the degree
Ability to monitor contractors and vendors for compliance with contract requirements.

Purchasing experience including research, procurement, reconciliation, contract usage/management.
Preferred Experience: Purchasing experience including research, procurement, reconciliation, contract usage/management.

In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following

A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution AND at least 24 semester hours in course work related to health care, public administration, or business.
Ability to coordinate multiple requests for durable medical equipment (DME), including repairs, services, and benefits.
Ability to act as a liaison with and work effectively with health care providers, patients, caregivers and vendors to ensure that the most appropriate device and services are received timely.
Ability to understand and articulate the benefits program options available.
This includes communicating with patients, caregivers, health care providers and vendors.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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