POSITION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

On-Call, Non-exempt positions

LOCATION: Donald A. LaPointe Health & Education Facility

Baraga, Michigan  49908 

SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Pharmacist

SALARY: Non-Certified = Grade 4 (minimum starting wage = $16.47/hr)

Certified = Grade 5 (minimum starting wage $17.43/hr)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or must obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• Technician is responsible for maintaining CPhT licensing.
• Previous experience in Pharmacy practice is preferred.
• CPR Certification preferred, or must obtain within 90 days of employment (timeframe may be extended depending on class availability).
• Basic knowledge of Indian Health Programming and local Tribal community is essential.
• Must have knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Computer skills are required.
• Must be able to read reports and view information on a computer monitor.
• Must have general knowledge of office and clerical practices, including word processing and electronic file management.
• Must have good organizational, verbal and written skills.
• Must have good hearing.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including: ability to stand/walk for long periods of time; ability to climb, stoop, and kneel; ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a security background check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical exam.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (need DD214).