Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 25,444 - 31,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance

Profit sharing

403(b) retirement plan

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for our Central Fill Pharmacy in Yakima, WA. This role involves packaging prescriptions, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction in medication delivery.

Candidates should hold a High School Diploma or GED and have prior experience in pharmacy assistance or customer service. We provide competitive pay, including benefits such as 100% employer-paid health insurance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy assistant, office, administrative, patient care, or customer service experience is required.
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration is required within 60 days of hire.
• Experience using pharmacy software systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package prescriptions for delivery, ensuring proper medication and paperwork.
• Maintain stock levels and place orders for restocking.
• Verify product orders against invoices and shelve items.
• Monitor expiration dates on stock drugs.
• Handle non-professional inquiries and transfer calls.
• Complete other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Basic knowledge of medical terminology

Pharmacy software usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Brief

Central Fill Pharmacy Assistant, Yakima, WA

Employment duration: Full time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

ID: 16789

Join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant at Central Fill Pharmacy in Yakima, WA! Pharmacy Assistants play a vital role in supporting patient access to medications and pharmacy services at YVFWC. This role provides essential clerical, customer service, and medication support functions to help ensure patients receive accurate, timely, and safe pharmacy services. This position helps ensure smooth pharmacy operations and a positive patient experience.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We have transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with more than 40 clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services, including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical and dental clinics.

Position Highlights

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• $18.47-$22.62 per hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more

What You’ll Do

• Package prescriptions for delivery to pharmacies, verifying correct medication, paperwork, and patient counseling instructions are provided
• Maintain awareness of stock levels and enter orders for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verify quantity and submit orders to the wholesaler
• Verify product orders received against invoices and purchase orders. Place a sticker on each item and shelve it
• Monitor and check expiration dates on drugs in stock
• Return or discard dispensed prescriptions to stock if they are returned by a pharmacy
• Answer the phone, address non‑professional level inquiries, and transfer calls to appropriate staff
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of pharmacy assistant, office, administrative, patient care, or customer service experience
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration required within 60 days of hire (or active Pharmacy Intern License)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacy workflows
• Experience using pharmacy software systems

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