Pharmacy Assistant

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc.; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time 40 hrs/wk

Employer-paid health insurance (vision

Dental, Rx, telemedicine)

Job summary

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant in Yakima, WA to support patient access to medications and pharmacy services. This role handles clerical tasks, customer service, and medication support to ensure accurate, timely, and safe pharmacy operations.

The position emphasizes bilingual (English/Spanish) communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with full-time hours and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration required within 60 days of hire or active Pharmacy Intern License.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking at level 9.
• Effective verbal and listening communication with a customer-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Answers the phone and transfers calls to appropriate staff.
• Enters patient data and billing information in the system.
• Delivers prescriptions to patients and collects payment and signature.
• Coordinates prescription counseling with the Pharmacist as needed.
• Monitors stock levels and places restock orders.
• Verifies orders against invoices and labels items for shelves.
• Checks expiration dates and manages returns if not picked up.
• Processes prescription refills and handles prior authorizations per state rules.

Job description

Job Brief

Pharmacy AssistantYakima, WA

Department: Pharmacy (3000)

Employment duration: Full time

Employee Type: Regular

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

FTE: 1.0

Direct Supervisor: MORENO ALVAREZ, ALFREDO, 022647

Join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic 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.

We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!

Position Highlights:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• $18.75-$27.61/Hour
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
• 100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

• Answers the phone, answers non-professional level inquiries and transfers calls to appropriate staff
• Enters patient data and billing information in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis
• Delivers prescription to the patient verifying correct medication is provided. Collects payment and signature from the patient
• Coordinates prescription counseling by the Pharmacist as needed
• Maintains awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verifies quantity and submits order to the Wholesaler
• Verifies product orders received with invoice and purchase order. Places a sticker on each item and places it on the shelf
• Monitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stock
• Returns or discards dispensed prescription to stock if not picked up by patient. Enters information in the system for reverse billing as allowed by state regulations
• Processes prescription refills verifying refill availability as allowed by state regulations
• Completes third party billing form and contacts Provider if prior authorization as allowed by state regulations
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirements
• 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)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills required at level 9
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approach
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, faxing, scanning, and copying
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment
• Ability to organize work while performing multiple tasks requiring attention to detail
• Basic proficiency with a variety of computer systems including Microsoft Office is preferred
• Basic knowledge of a minimum of one pharmacy software system preferred

Drug testing:

This job will require a pre-employment drug screen which would take place after extending a conditional offer of employment

Our Mission Statement

"Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being."

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!