Pharmacy Aid
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Salary$41k – $58k
LocationToppenish, Washington, United States; Warm Springs, Oregon, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentPharmacy
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live19h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
3 months of General Experience for GS-0661-02
6 months of General Experience for GS-0661-03
High school education or equivalent
One year of study above high school including a course in biology, chemistry, or physics
Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
Medications
Pharmacy Calculations
Pharmacy Tools and Software
Self Management
Technical Documentation
U.S. Citizenship is required
Successful completion of a federal background investigation
Compliance with IHS Employee Immunization Policy
Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
Must not have been found guilty of certain crimes under Public Law 101-630
Financial suitability review
Probationary period may be required
Direct deposit setup
Indian Preference documentation if claiming preference
Skills
Pharmacy Tools and Software
Summary
About the company
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).
Duties
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Performs prescription preparation by selecting, measuring, counting, and packaging medications in the correct dosage forms and strengths following established procedures.
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Sets up individual prescription orders for commonly prescribed medications that are already labeled and repackaged.
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Maintains stock levels by checking for expiration dates, rotating inventory, and noting shortages.
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Provides service to patients and healthcare staff by locating prescriptions, processing refill requests, and providing information on medication availability.
Benefits
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
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
IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.
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.
On-call hours or standby duty may be required.
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
Background Investigation Requirement:
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.
Hiring process
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.
Financial Suitability Requirement:
This position requires a review of the applicant’s financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying.
Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS).
Qualifications
This is a competitive vacancy announcement advertised under Delegated Examining Authority. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would therefore be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served, and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.
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, AmeriCorps) 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: for the GS-0661-02, you must meet one of the requirements below:
Experience: Your resume must demonstrate 3 months of General Experience: General Experience is defined as any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
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Education: Successful completion of a high school education or equivalent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for the GS-0661-03, you must meet one of the requirements below:
Experience: Your resume must demonstrate 6 months of General Experience: General Experience is defined as any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.
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Education: Successful completion of one year of study above high school that included a course in biology, chemistry, or physics.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience that, when combined, fully meets the minimum qualifications for this position. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at the GS-03 grade level.
The first application cutoff date for referral consideration will be five business days after the announcement opens. Subsequent cutoff dates will be each Friday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time through the announcement’s closing date. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements and submit all required documents by the applicable cutoff date to receive consideration.
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/.
How you will be evaluated
If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this position, your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement.
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Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
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Medications
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Pharmacy Calculations
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Pharmacy Tools and Software
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Self Management
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Technical Documentation
The following links below provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran, qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a disability, please refer to the following links below for additional guidance. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management’s Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. CTAP/ICTAP documentation requirements are listed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.
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Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
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Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - https://www.ihs.gov/jobs/support-documents/
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Interagency Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/
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Schedule A Appointments for the Disabled - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/
Click here to view vacancy questions: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13101127.
All documents above MUST be received by the respective cutoff day of rating to be eligible for consideration.
Required documents
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Resume: You are highly encouraged to visit the USAJOBS Help Center before submitting a resume.
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USAJOBS Help Center - https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
Required as applicable for the purposes of specific eligibility and appointment claim(s), and position requirements:
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Indian Preference Applicants: If claiming Indian preference, applicants must provide a completed copy of the Form BIA-4432, “Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS Only.” Indian preference will not be given unless a properly signed and dated form is submitted with your application, including any verification by an authorized Tribal Representative or BIA Official of tribal enrollment records. For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432. Refer to BIA-4432 link: Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
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Veterans Preference: If claiming Veteran’s Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy). To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) along with the appropriate supporting documentation. For additional information regarding Veterans Preference visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov.
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Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP, follow the instructions below: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf.
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Transcripts: You are encouraged to submit copies of transcripts (official or unofficial) although not required at the time of application. You must list your courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades. Official transcripts will be required after tentative selection and prior to issuing an official job offer.
**The first Cut-off date for receipt/referral of applications to be considered for available vacant positions will be 10 days after the JOA open date.
All documents above MUST be received by the respective cutoff day of rating to be eligible for consideration.**
Your resume and any documents submitted will be retained for three months and may be used at any time during this period. After 3 months, you must reapply to this announcement in order to be considered.
How to apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
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You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen, here will you sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.Gov account.
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If you have an account you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account you can create an resume. Click save and continue.
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Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents.
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Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
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Read and complete all Eligibility questions.
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Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the “USAJOBS” link to complete the transfer process).
For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: https://www.ihs.gov/jobs/faq/.
The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Marlen Ramos, [email protected], and/or (480) 217-9496.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Other information
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a 1 year service agreement will be required.
This position has promotion potential to the GS-6 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management’s discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and “Regulatory/Administrative” approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
You will be evaluated for this position in accordance with the OPM Merit Hiring Plan. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide short essay responses (200 words or less each) to the following four questions.
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How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
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In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
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In this role, you will be expected to professionally and efficiently implement executive direction. Provide an example where you implemented leadership direction on a strategy or policy decision that differed from your own recommendation.
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How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?
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Your responses are optional and will not be scored.
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However, they may be reviewed by hiring managers and agency leadership (or designees) during the evaluation process.
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You will be asked to certify that your responses are written in your own words and that you did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) tool (such as ChatGPT or Copilot).