Pharmacy Technician/ Pharmacy Aid

Indian Health Service • Fort Hall, ID

146d

About The Position

This position is for a pharmacist within the Federal system, requiring a doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) or an equivalent accrediting body. The role involves dispensing medications, providing information to health practitioners and patients, evaluating medication use patterns, and performing administrative tasks related to pharmacy programs. Applicants must have a valid pharmacy license and demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job effectively. The position is open for applications from January 17, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy recognized by ACPE or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• For GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent.
• For GS-12: Minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience.
• Ability to distinguish basic colors.

Nice To Haves

• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification or equivalent.
• Completion of an ASHP or APHA hospital or ambulatory pharmacy residency.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
• Providing information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects.
• Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care organizations.
• Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for a medical facility's pharmacy program.
• Planning, monitoring, and evaluating medication programs or regimens.
• Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications.
• Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries.
• Maintaining all medication records required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees