Pharmacy Technician-Relief

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 35,817; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, WA is seeking a Relief Pharmacy Technician for a part-time role. The job involves entering patient data, dispensing medications, processing refills, and maintaining stock levels while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a pharmacy license or active internship, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license or active Pharmacy Intern License required/preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at level 9; ALTA score bonus.
• Strong verbal and written communication with a customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; ability to learn pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data in the system, including name, insurance, allergies, doctor, and diagnosis.
• Enter prescriptions in the system, select brand and strength per Provider instructions.
• Fill or dispense products and deliver to patients.
• Process prescription refills and verify availability.
• Monitor stock levels and place restocks with wholesalers.
• Verify orders against invoices and labels; shelf items accordingly.
• Track expiration dates and process returns for expired stock.
• Complete third-party billing forms and obtain prior authorizations when needed.
• Perform duties in alignment with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Job Brief

Pharmacy Technician Yakima, WA

Employment duration: Part time

Exempt Status: Non-exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

ID: 16867

Join our team as a Relief Pharmacy Technician at Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic in Yakima, 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

• $21.23 - $26.01 /hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• 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
• This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved
• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred at a 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, 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.