Pharmacy Aid

Indian Health Service; Warm Springs (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Job summary

The Indian Health Service is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Pharmacy Department and provide compassionate care to patients. A REAL ID may be required and related credentialing applies.

Responsibilities include prescription preparation, ordering, stock management, and assisting patients and staff with prescriptions and availability. Applicants should submit transcripts, meet accrediting standards, and may need a Foreign Equivalency Certificate for foreign education evaluation.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts or a list of courses with titles, credit hours and grades.
• Unofficial transcripts accepted; official transcripts required after selection.
• Only degrees from schools accredited by recognized accrediting bodies may be credited.
• For foreign education, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with the transcript.

Responsibilities

• Performs prescription preparation by selecting, measuring, counting, and packaging medications.
• Sets up individual prescription orders for labeled and repackaged medications.
• Maintains stock by checking expiration dates and rotating inventory.
• Provides service to patients and staff by locating prescriptions and processing refills.

Skills

Prescription processing

Stock management

Patient service

Medication information

Education

Transcript submission

Accredited schools only

Foreign education recognition

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

At the Indian Health Service, Pharmacy Aids do more than support the Pharmacy Department. Guided by our mission to raise the health of American Indian and Alaska Native people, you'll deliver compassionate care where it's needed most. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Key Responsibilities

Performs prescription preparation by selecting, measuring, counting, and packaging medications in the correct dosage forms and strengths following established procedures. Sets up individual prescription orders for commonly prescribed medications that are already labeled and repackaged. Maintains stock levels by checking for expiration dates, rotating inventory, and noting shortages.

Provides service to patients and healthcare staff by locating prescriptions, processing refill requests, and providing information on medication availability. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Pharmacy Technician Total Compensation This position is also being advertised under ESEP/MP announcement number IHS-27-HQ-13080855-ESEP/MP.

Requirements & Education

You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be credited.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: https://www.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 Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40629 – $57638/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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