Pharmacy Technician

The Indian Health Service; Peach Springs (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform prescription preparation, operate automated dispensing systems, and help maintain inventory at facilities serving American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

You will handle labeling, packaging, and ensure accuracy, while coordinating with pharmacists on clinical questions and maintaining patient confidentiality. A REAL ID may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in prescription preparation and dispensing workflows.
• Ability to operate automated dispensing and labeling systems.
• Maintaining inventory accuracy and handling discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Performs full-performance prescription preparation by selecting, counting, measuring, and packaging medications in correct dosage forms.
• Operates automated dispensing, printing, labeling, and packaging systems and resolves routine issues.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock, rotating products, checking expirations, and recording discrepancies.

Skills

Prescription prep

Automated dispensing

Inventory management

Confidentiality

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

At the Indian Health Service, Pharmacy Technicians 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

All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations. Performs full-performance prescription preparation by selecting, counting, measuring, and packaging medications in the correct dosage forms and strengths. Operates automated dispensing, printing, labeling, and packaging systems and resolves routine equipment or workflow issues.

Maintains pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock levels, rotating products, identifying shortages or overages, checking expiration dates, and recording discrepancies. Communicates clearly and professionally while maintaining confidentiality and referring all medication related clinical questions to a pharmacist. Total Compensation Package - Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Pharmacy Technician Total Compensation

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 $49765 – $80685/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 'Fed Transition' hiring path.