Bilingual Pharmacy Technician - Community Health Center

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Bilingual differential pay

Profit sharing & 403(b)

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Astoria, OR to support a broad range of patient care services within Coastal Family Health Center. Be part of a community health organization serving Washington and Oregon with a comprehensive care model.

The role requires data entry, prescription processing, stock management, and bilingual communication to assist patients. This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive pay and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year's experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license or active Pharmacy Intern License.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at a level 9.
• Pre-employment drug screen after conditional offer.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks and work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data in the system including name, insurance, allergies, doctor, and diagnosis.
• Enter prescriptions in the system, select brand, product/drug, and strength per provider instructions.
• Fill or dispense medications from stock and deliver to patients.
• Process prescription refills and verify availability.
• Monitor stock levels and place restocking orders.
• Verify orders against invoices and apply stickers to items.
• Check expiration dates and return expired stock to wholesaler.
• Process returns or reverse billing for unpicked prescriptions after 30 days.
• Complete third-party billing forms and obtain prior authorizations when required.
• Perform clinical duties in line with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & listening communication

Customer-oriented approach

Knowledge of medical terminology

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking and attention to detail

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Pharmacy software familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license or active Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Astoria, OR to support a broad range of patient care services within Coastal Family Health Center. Be part of a community health organization serving Washington and Oregon with a comprehensive care model.

The role requires data entry, prescription processing, stock management, and bilingual communication to assist patients. This full-time, non-exempt position offers competitive pay and generous benefits.