Ambulatory Pharmacy Tech: Patient Access & Care

PeaceHealth Corporation; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Ambulatory Pharmacy team. This full-time, day-shift role supports pharmacists in delivering high-quality ambulatory care and improving medication access for patients.

The position emphasizes patient interaction, refill processing, prior authorizations, and collaboration with clinic teams. A WA-licensed technician with CPhT and ambulatory experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow within the

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Pharmacy Commission-approved Pharmacy Technician training program (or be fully licensed in Washington or Oregon prior to 2009).
• At least one year of ambulatory pharmacy-related experience (retail, refill processing, prior authorization support, clinic operations, medication access).
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• Current Pharmacy Technician credential in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication-related services and patient care activities.
• Manage prescription refill requests and coordinate medication renewals.
• Support prior authorization processing and medication access programs.
• Reach out to patients to support adherence and health outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, provider offices, and healthcare teams regarding pharmacy questions.
• Review medication inventory and monitor storage systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and patient experiences.
• Participate in training, education, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Complete assigned competency assessments and ongoing training requirements.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and care teams to support patient care.

Skills

Ambulatory pharmacy experience

CPhT

Customer service

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT)

Washington credential for Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Ambulatory Pharmacy team. This full-time, day-shift role supports pharmacists in delivering high-quality ambulatory care and improving medication access for patients.

The position emphasizes patient interaction, refill processing, prior authorizations, and collaboration with clinic teams. A WA-licensed technician with CPhT and ambulatory experience is preferred, with opportunities to grow within the