Pharmacy Technician

Wallowacountychamber; Oregon; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Winding Waters Clinic is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and clinical staff in accurately preparing prescriptions, navigating insurance, and delivering outstanding service to patients. You will work closely with our team in a community-focused health center environment.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, strong communicators, and comfortable using pharmacy management systems and office software.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician license or eligibility required.
• Experience with pharmacy management systems preferred.
• Strong HIPAA compliance and patient privacy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists by counting, pouring, weighing, and measuring medications.
• Triage incoming prescriptions, greet patients, answer calls, and relay questions to the pharmacist.
• Handle POS transactions and troubleshoot third-party insurance claim rejections.
• Monitor inventory, unpack shipments, and maintain cleanliness to prevent contamination.
• Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and State Board of Pharmacy guidelines to stay compliant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Tech-savvy

Team player

Education

Pharmacy Technician License or eligible

Tools

Pharmacy Management System

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Are you passionate about patient care and operational excellence?

Do you want to be a vital partner in ensuring our community gets the high-quality, safe care they deserve?

Winding Waters Clinic is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team! In this dynamic and fulfilling role, you will work right alongside our pharmacists and clinical staff to accurately prepare prescriptions, navigate insurance, and deliver outstanding service to our patients every day.

About Winding Waters

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCPCH) dedicated to improving the health of our communities across Wallowa County. We believe in Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment. When you join us, you join a team that cares deeply about providing high-quality, compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors.

What You Will Do

• Prescription Preparation & Operations: Assist pharmacists by counting, pouring, weighing, and measuring solid and liquid medications. Package and label prescriptions with precision for pharmacist verification.
• Prescription Intake & Customer Service: Triage incoming prescriptions, greet patients warmly, answer calls, and seamlessly transfer clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Insurance & Financial Navigation: Run point-of-sale (POS) cash register transactions and troubleshoot third-party insurance claim rejections and adjudications.
• Inventory & Quality Control: Monitor inventory levels, unpack shipments, remove expired medications, and maintain strict cleanliness standards across work areas and equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
• Safety & Confidentiality: Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and State Board of Pharmacy guidelines to protect sensitive health information (PHI) and keep operations fully compliant.

Who You Are

• The Precision-Driven Provider: You have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in accuracy when handling, counting, and entering prescription data.
• The Compassionate Communicator: You enjoy interacting with patients and colleagues, delivering prompt, courteous, and supportive care.
• The Tech-Savvy Team Player: You are comfortable working with Pharmacy Management Systems, point-of-sale tools, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Google Cloud, and interoffice chat platforms (TigerConnect).
• The Adaptable Professional: You handle physical demands easily—including standing for long periods, fine motor pill handling, and lifting up to 35 lbs of supplies.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician License or the ability to obtain the license.
• Experience with Pharmacy Management Systems or clinical POS operations preferred.
• High comfort level with computer systems (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, electronic health/pharmacy software).
• Strong commitment to HIPAA compliance and patient privacy laws.

Why Join Our Team?

• Meaningful Work: Your attention to detail directly impacts patient safety, health, and well-being in our rural community.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside a collaborative clinical team where your contributions are valued every single day.