CTHCA Pharmacy Technician (2) Positions (TM-49505)

Paycom - ATS; Washington; On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colville Tribal Health Care Authority in Nespelem, WA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician at Omak Health Center. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will process prescriptions, prepare medications, manage inventory, assist patients, and maintain records in a rural clinic setting.

Required: WA Pharmacy Technician cert, high school diploma, HIPAA training within 90 days, and strong attention to detail. This safety-sensitive role may involve background checks and pre-employment requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification in good standing required.
• HIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employment and as required throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist with medication preparation and packaging.
• Manage inventory and maintain records.
• Provide patient assistance and ensure accurate, timely medication services.
• Support pharmacy workflow and adherence to safety standards.

Skills

HIPAA training

Pharmacy workflow

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Electronic health records

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLOSING DATE: Open Until filled with Bi-weekly reviewsPOSITION: Pharmacy Technician, (2) positionsSALARY: $28.32/hr to $34.50/hr per hour DOEREPORTS TO: Pharmacy DirectorLOCATION: Omak Health Center, Omak, WASUMMARY:The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and assisting the pharmacist in providing safe, accurate, timely, and patient-centered medication services. Working under the direction and supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the incumbent assists with prescription processing, medication preparation, inventory management, patient assistance, record maintenance, and other pharmacy functions within the technician's scope of practice and applicable requirements. The position works closely with pharmacists, healthcare providers, patients, and other team members to promote continuity of care and quality pharmacy services in a rural healthcare setting. This position requires a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented professional who demonstrates a high degree of accuracy, maintains confidentiality, remains focused while managing competing priorities, and consistently communicates with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:High school diploma or equivalent.Current Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification in good standing is required.HIPAA and Privacy training within 90 days of employment and as required throughout employment.Knowledge of pharmacy technician practices, prescription processing, medication preparation, pharmacy terminology, inventory procedures, and pharmacy workflow.Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal, CTHCA, pharmacy, patient privacy, controlled substance, and medication safety requirements applicable to assigned responsibilities.Knowledge of medication names, dosage forms, strengths, routes of administration, storage requirements, and common pharmacy abbreviations sufficient to perform assigned technician duties accurately.Ability to accurately receive, interpret, enter, process, prepare, package, label, and document prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.Ability to recognize discrepancies, unusual prescriptions, potential medication-related concerns, or situations outside the technician's scope and promptly refer them to the pharmacist.Ability to provide professional, respectful, and culturally responsive customer service to patients and families in a rural healthcare setting.Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling prescriptions, medications, patient information, inventory, records, and financial transactions.Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism, discretion, fairness, consistency, and sound judgment when handling sensitive patient and organizational information.Ability to work effectively with pharmacists, providers, nurses, dental staff, medical assistants, patients, and other members of the healthcare team.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate pharmacy information clearly and professionally.Ability to work independently within established procedures while recognizing matters requiring pharmacist direction, review, or approval.Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to remain focused, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow tasks through to completion.Demonstrated dependability, accuracy, accountability, and commitment to patient safety and quality service.Proficiency with pharmacy management systems, electronic health records, Microsoft Office applications, automated pharmacy equipment, and other technology used in pharmacy operations, or ability to learn such systems.Ability to safely operate pharmacy equipment and perform repetitive tasks associated with medication preparation, stocking, inventory, and prescription processing.Ability to work in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy, patient confidentiality, and professional conduct.Ability to communicate professionally in written, verbal, and non-verbal formats while portraying a friendly tone, word choice, and body language.Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.INFORMATION: Terri Mail, HR Generalist, Colville Tribal Health Care Authority, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, [phone]. [e-mail]