Pharmacy Technician - On Call

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 30,114 - 36,878; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Additional pay for bilingual skills

Job summary

A leading clinic in Walla Walla is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician to provide essential pharmacy services on an as-needed basis. This role includes entering patient data, dispensing medication, and maintaining inventory. The clinic emphasizes inclusivity and welcomes bilingual candidates to enhance service delivery. Flexible schedule required with no nights or weekends expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• WA Pharmacy Technician Certification or active intern license mandatory.
• Bilingual preferred, demonstrating communication proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data and fill prescriptions as needed.
• Maintain stock levels and process orders.
• Ensure medication is prepared according to prescriptions.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Effective verbal and listening communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

WA Pharmacy Technician Certification

WA Pharmacy Intern License (alternative)

Tools

Pharmacy software system knowledge

Job description

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Job Brief

Earn extra income working as needed when regular staff is out or volume is high. Additional pay for your bilingual skills.

Part time

Exempt Status:

Job Brief

Earn extra income working as needed when regular staff is out or volume is high. Additional pay for your bilingual skills.

Employment duration:

Part time

Exempt Status:

Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?:

No

ID:

12165

Earn extra income working part time when needed. Pharmacy hours are Monday and Friday, 8:30am - 6:00pm and Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:30pm. No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• $21.86-$26.77/hour DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
• Additional 4% pay for your bilingual skills.
  
  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

• Enters patient data in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis. Enters the prescription in the system, selecting the brand, product/drug, and appropriate strength to align with the instructions given by the prescribing Provider.
• Fills or dispenses the product from the pharmacy stock and delivers to patient.
• Processes prescription refills verifying refill availability.
• 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 on the shelf.
• Monitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stock and prepares expired stock for return to Wholesaler. Processes credit invoices associated with the returns.
• Returns or discards dispensed prescription to stock if not picked up by patient in 30 days. Enters information in the system for reverse billing.
• Completes third party billing form and contacts Provider if prior authorization is required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education:High School Diploma/GED
• Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:
• WA Pharmacy Technician Certification.
• Alternatively, may have an active WA Pharmacy Intern License.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. 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 and ability to learn new systems.
• Drug testing: This position requires testing for controlled substances before employment and you will also be subject to further testing throughout employment.
  
  

About YVFWC

We serve more than 197,000 patients across 28 medical clinics, 15 dental clinics, 11 pharmacies, and 49 program sites in two states. We are Level 3 Certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). With integrated services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, primary care nutritional counseling, autism screening, and primary care behavioral health, YVFWC’s patient-centered model of care offers patients the full spectrum of care and shelter assistance, energy assistance, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling and testing, home visits, and four mobile medical/dental clinics.

Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider, Customer Service, and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Public Health

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