Pharmacy Assistant/Specialty Delivery Driver

CHAS Health; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual milestone bonus

Health coverage: medical/dental/vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off: 6+ weeks

Tuition assistance

CME and license fee reimbursement

Childcare reimbursement

Job summary

CHAS Health is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists in delivering patient-centered service in our community clinics. You will handle counter service, process payments at the POS, verify patient information, and help with insurance data and electronic health records.

You will also assist with medication deliveries, stock management, and maintaining safe storage conditions. A state Pharmacy Assistant Registration or eligibility is required, with a diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a Pharmacy Assistant Registration issued by the state Department of Health.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Telephone and customer service skills preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to learn new software and other office tools required.
• Ability to spell accurately required.
• Ability to clearly communicate information to patients and gather information from patients required.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate patient payments required.

Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and friendly customer service to patients both in-person and over the phone, addressing their inquiries and relaying appropriate information to the pharmacy team.
• Efficiently operates the point-of-sale system to process transactions, collect co-payment, and reconcile daily transactions as directed.
• Assists in verifying patient demographics, collecting insurance information, and processing electronic documents in the electronic health records system.
• Performs various administrative tasks such as filing, copying, mailing, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Delivers medications to patients and clinics as needed, in accordance with delivery schedule and in varying weather conditions.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate temperature controls in the pharmacy and during transportation to ensure medication stability.
• Assists with receiving, restocking, and organizing medications and supplies.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Job description

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient's lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture - providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you - get started today.

Everyone Welcome

From the beginning, we strongly believe that all people have the right to high-quality health care. Our goal is to remove barriers to care and provide high-quality, evidence-based care in a place that is convenient - in your neighborhood. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their situation.

Compensation Range:

$20.38 - $29.06

Check out our work perks here!

Competitive Compensation & Exceptional Benefits at CHAS Health

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees! $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance - enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment - let CHAS Health pay for your education! Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement - we've got you covered.
• *Offered benefits dependent upon employee eligibility and criteria

Job Description

Purpose of Job: Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by assisting the Pharmacist in providing customer service to patients as follows:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides prompt and friendly customer service to patients both in-person and over the phone, addressing their inquiries and relaying appropriate information to the pharmacy team.
• Efficiently operates the point-of-sale system to process transactions, collect co-payment, and reconcile daily transactions as directed.
• Assists in verifying patient demographics, collecting insurance information, and processing electronic documents in the electronic health records system.
• Performs various administrative task such as filing, copying, mailing, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Delivers medications to patients and clinics as needed, in accordance with delivery schedule and in varying weather conditions.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate temperature controls in the pharmacy and during transportation to ensure medication stability.
• Assists with receiving, restocking, and organizing medications and supplies.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

• Must have, or be eligible to obtain, a Pharmacy Assistant Registration issued by the state Department of Health.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Telephone and customer service skills preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to learn new software and other office tools required.
• Ability to spell accurately required.
• Ability to clearly communicate information to patients and gather information from patients required.
• Basic math skills and ability to calculate patient payments required.
• Valid drivers' license and insurance required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.

Physical Demands

Must be able to move around the facility between one-third and two-thirds of the day, as well as sit at a workstation and in patient rooms. Using hands occurs over two-thirds of the day, while reaching with arms occurs less than one-third of the day. Communicating is also required over two-thirds of the day, while climbing, stooping, or crawling is minimal. Lifting up to 10 lbs. occurs about half the time, while lifting between 25-40 pounds occurs one-third of the time. Rarely is there a need to life more than 41 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our core values are our foundation, the guiding sense of direction for our organization:

• Social Responsibility
• Patient-Centered
• Entrepreneurship
• Respect for Human Dignity
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement
• Fun

Equal Employment Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CHAS Health will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. CHAS Health does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Here | Experience Serving Your Community

If you are looking to foster a fulfilling career path while serving your community, you are in the right place. All careers at CHAS Health allow you to make an impact on patient's lives and our greater community. No matter what clinic or location you join, you become a part of the bigger picture - providing trustworthy, patient-centered, and attentive care to anyone who walks through our doors. We continue to expand operations and are regularly looking for talented and dedicated individuals to help us continue to make a difference in patient lives. Challenging the status quo starts with you - get started today.