Pharmacy Assistant – Relief
Description
Position Title: Pharmacy Assistant - Relief
City: Yakima
State/Territory: US-WA
Employment Duration: Part time
Offer Relocation: No
Excempt Status: Non-exempt
ID: 15073
Description:
Join our team as a Relief Pharmacy Assistant at Yakima Medical Dental clinic in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. 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
$16.97-$20.79/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
What You'll Do:
Answer the phone, answer non-professional level inquiries, and transfer calls to appropriate staffEnter patient data and billing information in the system, including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor, and diagnosisDeliver prescriptions to the patient and verify that the correct medication is provided. Collect payment and the patient's signatureCoordinate prescription counseling with the pharmacist as neededMaintain awareness of stock levels and enter orders for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verify quantity and submit orders to the WholesalerVerify product orders received with the invoice and purchase order. Place a sticker on each item and place it on the shelfMonitor and check expiration dates on drugs in stockReturn or discard dispensed prescriptions to stock if not picked up by the patient. Enter information in the system for reverse billing as allowed by state regulationsProcess prescription refills, verifying refill availability as allowed by state regulationsComplete the third-party billing form and contact the Provider if prior authorization is allowed by state regulationsPerform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirementsPerform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)Pharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employmentBilingual (English/Spanish) Required at level 9 for bilingual differential payEffective verbal and listening communication skills with a customer-oriented approachKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, faxing, scanning, and copyingAbility to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environmentAbility to organize work while performing multiple tasks requiring attention to detailBasic proficiency with a variety of computer systems, including Microsoft Office, is preferredBasic knowledge of a minimum of one pharmacy software system is preferred
Drug testing: This position requires testing for controlled substances before employment and will be subject to further testing throughout employment.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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