PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

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Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Fort Defiance Agency, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Assists pharmacists in filling medication orders using robotics and hand counts while maintaining sterile compounding standards. Manages pharmacy stock, processes refill requests, and provides basic patient education and clerical support.

Qualifications

You have at least six months of work experience in a pharmacy and possess a High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE) along with a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certificate. You must also be able to obtain state licensure (AZ or NM) within one month of your hire date and possess a valid, unrestricted, insurable driver's license.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pharmacy Robotics

USP 797

USP 800

RPMS

EHR

PTCB Certificate

State Licensure (AZ or NM)

Driver's License

Job Description

Closing Date: May 28, 2026 @ 4:00 P.M.(MST)

Salary Range: $29.03 - $35.99/hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists pharmacist in filling medication orders utilizing pharmacy robotics and hand count (i.e. ScriptPro Central); ensures appropriate medication is filled and labeling requirements are met.
  • Maintains appropriate levels of approved pre-packed medications for frequently prescribed medications and quantities. Reconstitutes per manufacturer instructions powder oral medications for filling.
  • Compounds sterile admixtures when directed by a pharmacist, using appropriate sterile techniques in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 and 800 standards and FDIHB infection control policy, and showing math/procedures when checked by a pharmacist.
  • Compounds extemporaneous medications under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist per compounding recipes on file in pharmacy or as approved.
  • Checks in patients at pharmacy counter and directs all problems/refill denials to a pharmacist. Takes refill requests in person, at pharmacy window, and through pharmacy refill phone line.
  • Returns medication to stock after seven (7) days on shelf, making notation in each patient’s chart via Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Provides patient education as appropriate and refers patients to pharmacist as necessary.
  • Checks pharmacy stock to ensure that proper levels are maintained, stock is rotated and medications are stored properly; checks and discards outdated drugs; and assists with physical inventory of all medication.
  • Fills automated dispensing cabinet medication orders after verification by pharmacist. Fills and maintains pharmacy filling robotics.
  • Performs related clerical work to keep accurate records, answers phones; cleans and maintains work areas to maintain sanitary conditions in the pharmacy.
  • Answers technical and patient demographic questions from information contained in the patient profile/record; refers questions requiring professional judgment to pharmacist.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six (6) months of work experience in a pharmacy.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certificate.
Must obtain state licensure (AZ or NM) within a month of date of hire.

Please email current certificate of Indian blood (CIB), valid insurable driver’s license, high school diploma and college degree or transcripts to Loren.Begay@fdihb.org

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

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Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board’s (FDIHB) mission is to provide superior and compassionate healthcare to our community by raising the level of health, Hozho and quality of life. FDIHB is a non-profit healthcare system serving 16 communities in the heart of the Navajo Nation. FDIHB operates three facilities: Tséhootsooí Medical Center (TMC) is a 245,000 square foot acute care hospital located in Fort Defiance, AZ. Nestled in a ponderosa environment on the Colorado Plateau, backcountry hiking is in abundance for outdoor enthusiasts! Hospital services include a 24/7 Emergency Department, Outpatient Services, 56-bed inpatient unit, including ICU, Medical-Surgical Unit (MSU), Labor and Delivery (L&D) and an inpatient Adolescent Care Unit (ACU). Nahata’ Dziil Health Center (NDHC) located in Sanders, Arizona is a multi-disciplinary ambulatory care clinic performing medical services on an outpatient basis, M-F, 8 am to 5 pm. Services include Primary Care, Podiatry, Dental, Physical Therapy, Optometry and Diabetes Management. Ancillary services include Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Radiography Services. Nihi Dine'é Bá Wellness Center (NDBWC) operates as support for Primary Care with the referral of patients to Diabetes, PT and the promotion of healthy living. Health services provided on the Navajo Nation integrates holistic and conventional medicine. Whenever resources are sought for the desired level of health, FDIHB, Inc. is a source of advocacy, guidance, and care.
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