Pharmacy Technician - Relief

RPMGlobal; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, OR is seeking a Relief Pharmacy Technician to assist in daily pharmacy operations. You will enter patient data, process prescriptions, and help dispense medications with accuracy and care.

The role involves maintaining stock levels, handling returns, and supporting billing and compliance processes while providing courteous, patient-focused service. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to serve the diverse community.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• One year pharmacy experience preferred.
• Active Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Intern License.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Good communication and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data, prescriptions, and insurance information in the system.
• Fill or dispense medications and deliver to patient.
• Process prescription refills and verify availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder stock as needed.
• Verify orders and apply proper labeling and shelving.
• Check expiration dates and return/handle expired stock.
• Assist with third-party billing and prior authorizations.
• Perform clinical duties in line with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our team as a Relief Pharmacy Technician at Salud Medical Center in Woodburn, 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 dedication to our communities, health, and families.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.

Position Highlights:

• $22.73-$33.47/hr DOE

Coverage for the region, including our Woodburn site and potentially our Salem and Portland locations.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirements.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• One year's experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license for states of practice. Alternatively, may have an active Pharmacy Intern License for the states of practice.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9.
• 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.

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.