Pharmacy Technician - Relief - Part Time

Jobtome; Gervais (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 join our community health team. You will enter patient data, process prescriptions, and dispense medications while upholding regulatory standards in a fast-paced setting.

The position emphasizes accuracy, strong communication with patients and providers, and teamwork across pharmacy operations. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred, with additional compensation potential for language skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license or active Pharmacy Intern license acceptable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; ALTA score 9 qualifies for bilingual differential compensation.
• Effective verbal and listening communication with a customer focus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (phones, filing, scanning, copying).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data in the system (name, insurance, allergies, doctor, diagnosis).
• Enter prescriptions in the system, select brand, product, and strength per provider instructions.
• Fill or dispense from stock and deliver to patient.
• Process prescription refills and verify availability.
• Maintain stock levels and restock based on minimum inventory levels; place orders with wholesalers.
• Verify orders against invoices and apply stickers to items.
• Monitor expiration dates and return expired stock to wholesaler; process related credits.
• Return or discard dispensed prescriptions not picked up within 30 days; document reverse billing.
• Complete third-party billing forms and seek prior authorizations as needed.
• Perform clinical duties aligned with Joint Commission, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Spanish bilingual

Medical terminology

Team player

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

What We Offer

• $22.73 - $33.47 /hour DOE
• 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
• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred at a level 9- 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!