Pharmacy Assistant - Relief

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Toppenish is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include answering phones, entering patient data, delivering prescriptions, and coordinating with pharmacists. Candidates must have a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are required. This role starts at $18.47 per hour, with potential for higher pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy assistant or patient care experience.
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employment.
• Basic proficiency in various computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone and transfer calls to appropriate staff.
• Enter patient data and billing information in the system.
• Deliver prescriptions to patients and collect payments.

Skills

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Effective verbal and listening communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to multitask

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy software system

Job description

Job Brief: Pharmacy Assistant – Relief in Toppenish, WA. Employment duration: Part time. Exempt Status: Non-exempt. Offer Relocation?: No. ID: 16302.

Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per month.

Position Highlights:

$18.47–$22.62 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

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. Performs other duties as assigned.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• One year of pharmacy assistant, office, administrative, patient care or customer service experience.
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employment. Alternatively, may have an active Pharmacy Intern License.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required. Demonstrates ability to communicate at level 9 on the ALTA language proficiency scale.
• 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 preferred.
• Basic knowledge of a minimum of one pharmacy software system preferred.

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

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