Relief Pharmacy Assistant - Bilingual Community Health

Jobtome; Cowiche (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic (Yakima, WA) seeks a Relief Pharmacy Assistant to support patient access to medications and pharmacy services. The role combines clerical, customer service and medication support to ensure accurate, timely, and safe pharmacy operations and a positive patient experience.

Key duties include phone handling, data entry, dispensing prescriptions, inventory management and collaboration with Pharmacists.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; pharmacy experience preferred.
• Pharmacy Assistant registration within 60 days of hire or active Pharmacy Intern License.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required at high level.
• Strong verbal and listening communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and transfer calls to appropriate staff.
• Enter patient data, billing info, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis.
• Deliver prescriptions, collect payment and signatures.
• Coordinate prescription counseling with Pharmacist as needed.
• Monitor stock levels and place restock orders with wholesalers.
• Verify orders with invoices; update shelves and labeling.
• Check drug expiration dates and manage stock disposition.
• Process refills and obtain prior authorizations per state rules.
• Support clinical duties in line with JCAHO/HRSA requirements.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Verbal and listening communication

Medical terminology

Team player

Administrative tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Assistant state registration / active Pharmacy Intern License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy software system

Job description

Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic (Yakima, WA) seeks a Relief Pharmacy Assistant to support patient access to medications and pharmacy services. The role combines clerical, customer service and medication support to ensure accurate, timely, and safe pharmacy operations and a positive patient experience.

Key duties include phone handling, data entry, dispensing prescriptions, inventory management and collaboration with Pharmacists.