Pharmacy Technician

Summary

At the Indian Health Service, Pharmacy Technicians do more than support the Pharmacy Department – they change lives. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver compassionate care where it is needed most.

• Orders and procures drugs; receives drug shipments, maintains pharmacy storeroom and hospital drug stocks, and properly stores drugs.
• Enters the correct drug, strength, dosage form and quantity into the patient's computerized medical chart.
• Assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions (typing, filling prescriptions in written and oral forms, etc.).
• Operates and cares for various pharmacy equipment; assists pharmacy staff in maintaining cleanliness of main pharmacy, pharmacy storage, and other drug storage areas.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101‑630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of, or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to, certain crimes.

IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to measles and rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance.

On‑call hours or standby duty may be required. The position may be subject to rotating shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

The work requires standing, walking, bending, and lifting containers weighing up to 40 pounds.

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You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part‑time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  For positions at GS‑6 and above, qualifying specialized experience may have been gained in hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, or in pharmaceutical firms or laboratories. Experience must provide a basic knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature; characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals; pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures; and the variety of procedures and techniques involved in the care, storage, repackaging, bulk compounding, and distribution of pharmaceuticals.

• At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service, obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the…