Pharmacy Technician- Relief

Unify Community Health on Mission Avenue; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual differential compensation

Job summary

Unify Community Health in Spokane, WA seeks a Relief Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy operations part-time. Responsibilities include data entry, dispensing, inventory management, and coordination with providers for authorizations. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; valid pharmacy license or intern license required.

We offer a team-based environment with focus on community health; prior pharmacy experience is valued, and a pre-employment drug screen will be conducted after offer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year's experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license or active Pharmacy Intern License acceptable.
• English/Spanish bilingual proficiency preferred; other languages encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data and prescriptions into the system.
• Fill or dispense medications from pharmacy stock and deliver to patients.
• Process prescription refills and verify availability.
• Monitor inventory and place restocking orders based on minimum levels.
• Verify orders against invoices and place items on shelves with labels.
• Check expiration dates and process returns or credits for expired stock.
• Handle third-party billing forms and coordinate with Providers for authorizations.
• Perform duties aligned with TJC/HRSA/YVFWC requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Pharmacy software

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician- Relief

City: Spokane

State/Territory: US-WA

Employment Duration: Part time

Offer Relocation: No

Excempt Status: Non-exempt

ID: 17355

Join our team as a Relief Pharmacy Technician at Unify Community Health in Spokane, WA!

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 dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $22.52 - $33.15 /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:

• 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
• English/ Spanish bilingual proficiency at level 9 is preferred. Bilingual candidates who speak Arabic, Dari, or Russian are also encouraged to apply.
• 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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