Pharmacy Technician

Coastal Family Health Center, Inc.; Astoria (OR); On-site; USD 70,258,000 - 101,805,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403(b)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bilingual differential pay

Job summary

Coastal Family Health Center, Inc. in Astoria, OR, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician. You will enter patient data, process prescriptions, and dispense medications while maintaining stock and handling refills. The role includes third-party billing support and clinical tasks per regulatory standards.

The position offers bilingual differential pay for English/Spanish, comprehensive employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement options, and generous PTO. DOE hourly wage applies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year's experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license or active Pharmacy Intern License.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at ALTA level 9.
• ALTA score 9 qualifies for bilingual differential compensation.
• Effective verbal and listening communication with a customer focus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (phones, filing, faxing, scanning, copying).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Organize work with attention to detail.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with at least one pharmacy software system; ability to learn new systems.
• Pre-employment drug screen after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data in the system, including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor, and diagnosis.
• Enter the prescription in the system, selecting brand, product/drug, and strength per provider instructions.
• Fill or dispense the product from pharmacy stock and deliver to the patient.
• Process prescription refills, verifying refill availability.
• Maintain stock levels and order restocking based on minimum inventory levels.
• Verify orders received with invoice and purchase order; label items and shelve.
• Check expiration dates and return expired stock to wholesaler; process related credits.
• Return or discard dispensed prescriptions to stock if not picked up in 30 days.
• Complete third-party billing forms and obtain prior authorization as needed.
• Perform clinical tasks aligned with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Pharmacy Technician license

Active Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Pharmacy software system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician

City: Astoria

State/Territory: US-OR

Employment Duration: Full time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 17339

Description

Join our team as a Pharmacy Technician at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR!

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 such as 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.

Explore our short clips, WE are Yakima - WE are Family and YVFWC - And then we grew for a glimpse into our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $24.66 - $36.31 /hour DOE
• 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:

• Enter patient data in the system, including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor, and diagnosis. Enter the prescription in the system, selecting the brand, product/drug, and appropriate strength to align with the instructions given by the prescribing Provider
• Fill or dispense the product from the pharmacy stock and deliver to the patient
• Process prescription refills, verifying refill availability
• Maintain awareness of stock level and enter orders for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verify quantity and submit order to the Wholesaler
• Verify product orders received with the invoice and purchase order. Place a sticker on each item and place it on the shelf
• Monitor and check expiration dates on drugs in stock and prepare expired stock for return to the Wholesaler. Process credit invoices associated with the returns
• Return or discard dispensed prescriptions to stock if not picked up by the patient in 30 days. Enter information in the system for reverse billing
• Complete the third-party billing form and contact the Provider if prior authorization is required
• Perform 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 General Education Diploma (GED)
• One year's experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred
• Pharmacy Technician license or may have an active Pharmacy Intern License
• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred at a level 9
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved
• 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 and the ability to learn new systems
• 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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