Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician – Patient Care & Access

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

EAP

Job summary

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician for the Ambulatory Pharmacy team. You will assist pharmacists, handle refill requests, and support prior authorizations while ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role emphasizes patient outreach, medication access, and collaboration with clinic teams to improve adherence and outcomes. Washington credentialing and CPhT certification are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Commission-approved Pharmacy Technician training program.
• At least one year of ambulatory pharmacy-related experience (retail, refill processing, prior authorizations, 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 medication 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 pharmacy workflows and patient experiences.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and care teams to support patient care.

Skills

Ambulatory experience

CPhT certification

Pharmacy tech training

High school diploma

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

Washington credential

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, WA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician for the Ambulatory Pharmacy team. You will assist pharmacists, handle refill requests, and support prior authorizations while ensuring high-quality patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

The role emphasizes patient outreach, medication access, and collaboration with clinic teams to improve adherence and outcomes. Washington credentialing and CPhT certification are required.