Pharmacy Assistant- Relief

Family Medical Center; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA is seeking a Relief Pharmacy Assistant to support patient access to medications and pharmacy services. This part-time role provides essential clerical, customer service, and medication support to help ensure accurate, timely, and safe pharmacy operations.

Be part of a healthcare organization that blends community care with comprehensive services. Responsibilities include coordinating pharmacist counseling, maintaining stock, processing prescriptions and

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) preferred.
• Strong verbal and listening communication with a customer-oriented approach.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (phones, filing, faxing, scanning).
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• 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), HRSA and YVFWC requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy registration within 60 days or active Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy software

Job description

Position Title: Pharmacy Assistant- Relief

City: Walla Walla

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Part time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 16945

Join our team as a Relief Pharmacy Assistant at Family Medical Center in Walla Walla, 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’ve transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 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/dental clinics.

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

• $19.69-$24.12/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

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 preferred at a 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 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!

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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