Pharmacy Assistant - (Campus Flex)

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluence Health is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists in daily operations across campus facilities. The role involves handling phones, mail, stocking supplies, inventory tasks and patient information entry under pharmacist supervision.

This pool position, under UFCW 3000 contract section 4.05, may support multiple departments or locations and offers variable hours with no guaranteed schedule. A Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license is required.

Qualifications

• Requires Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, door and pharmacy window in a courteous and timely manner.
• Screens and directs calls, takes/forwards messages and relays information accurately.
• Retrieves and distributes inter-office/external mail, faxes and messages.
• Utilize a computer system for entering and maintaining patient demographic, medical and insurance information.
• Process third-party billing and reconciliation.
• Assists in ordering and stocking of supplies, OTCs and legend drugs; processes returns to wholesaler.
• Assists in inventory control and monthly checks for outdated medications.
• Operates a cash register and charge card terminal, responsible for balancing cash drawer at end of shift.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Phone etiquette

Job description

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Salary Range

$18.26 - $29.19

Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.

Summary

Please Note: This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours.

This position is a Campus Flex position covered under the UFCW 3000 contract section 4.05 allowing this position to support multiple departments or locations.

Pharmacy Assistants are persons who are trained in the practical, operative and distributive aspects of pharmacy practice. Pharmacy Assistants assist pharmacists in the routine, day-to-day functions of pharmacy practice to ensure a successful operation of the pharmacy. Through the performance of these tasks and through collaboration with pharmacists, Assistants allow pharmacists to engage in patient care activities that ultimately improve the quality of patient care. Assistants are supervised by licensed pharmacists who verify the accuracy of their job performance.

Position Reports To

Pharmacy Manager

Essential Functions

• Answer phones, door and pharmacy window in a courteous and timely manner.


• Screens and directs calls, takes/forwards messages and relays information accurately.


• Retrieves and distributes inter-office/external mail, faxes and messages.


• Tracks, retrieves and organizes stored data (on and off-site).


• Utilize a computer system for entering and maintaining patient demographic, medical and insurance information.


• Process third-party billing and reconciliation.


• Assists in ordering and stocking of supplies, OTCs and legend drugs; processes returns to wholesaler.


• Assists in inventory control and monthly checks for outdated medications.


• Adheres to all policy and procedures related to narcotic documentation distribution and record keeping.


• Operates a cash register and charge card terminal, responsible for balancing cash drawer at end of shift.


• Counts and pours from stock bottles for individual prescriptions. This functional is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and the accuracy of the prescription contents is checked and recorded in the EMR by a licensed pharmacist.


• Counts and pours from stock bottles for telepharmacy prepacks. This functional is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and the accuracy of the prepack contents is checked and initialed by a licensed pharmacist.


• Assists in organizing and maintaining the cleanliness of the department.


• Packaging medication and supplies as well as coordinating currier delivery of packages daily.


• Deliver Hospice medications to patients or facilities as required using company vehicle.


• Performs other activities/responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the pharmacy department.


• Attends meetings as required.


• Communicates positively and effectively in a team approach with co-workers within and outside the department.


• Required to orient, train, and be regularly scheduled across both campuses


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License.


• Valid Washington State Driver's License and bondable driving record.


• must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired

• Bilingual – Spanish with the ability to pass a Qualified Interpreter Evaluation from a CH chosen vendor.


• Previous pharmacy assistant experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position

• Walking - F


• Sitting/Standing - C


• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F


• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F


• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F


• Climbing - O


• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O


• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O


• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O


• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O


• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O


• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O


• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O


• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O


• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O


• Crawling/Kneeling - O


• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O


• Twisting/Turning - F


• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions

• Not Specified

Job Classification

• FLSA: Non-Exempt


• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position

• Unprotected Heights - No


• Heat - No


• Cold - No


• Mechanical Hazards - No


• Hazardous Substances - Yes


• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - No


• Lighting - Yes


• Noise - No


• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No


• Infectious Diseases - Yes

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