Pharmacy Technician- Relief - Part Time

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic; Iowa; On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual differential pay

Competitive hourly wage DOE

Job summary

Unify Community Health in Spokane, WA seeks a Relief Pharmacy Technician to join a multi-site community health system. Enter patient data, process prescriptions, and ensure accurate dispensing from stock while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

You will support bilingual patients and may earn bilingual differential pay. The role involves inventory management, prescription processing, and collaboration with providers to optimize care in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license or active Pharmacy Intern license may be required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency preferred; others encouraged to apply.
• ALTA score 9 for bilingual differential compensation eligibility.
• Strong verbal and listening communication with customer focus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to handle phones, filing, faxing, scanning and copying.
• Familiarity with at least one pharmacy software system; ability to learn new systems.
• Pre-employment drug screen after conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient data and prescriptions in the system per Provider instructions.
• Fill or dispense products from stock and deliver to patients.
• Process prescription refills and verify availability.
• Monitor stock levels and place restocking orders.
• Verify orders against invoices and place stickers on items.
• Check expiration dates and return expired stock to wholesaler.
• Return unpicked prescriptions to stock after 30 days and record reverse billing.
• Complete third-party billing forms and obtain prior authorizations when needed.
• Perform clinical tasks in line with TJC, HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer proficiency

Pharmacy software

Administrative skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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 to learn more about our organization!