Pharmacy Assistant - Part Time - Part Time

Join our team as a part-time Pharmacy Assistant at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, 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.

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Position Highlights:

• $19.39-$23.76 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

What You'll Do:

• Answer the phone, answer non-professional level inquiries, and transfer calls to appropriate staff.
• Enter patient data and billing information in the system, including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor, and diagnosis.
• Deliver prescriptions to the patient and verify that the correct medication is provided. Collect payment and the patient's signature.
• Coordinate prescription counseling with the pharmacist as needed.
• Maintain awareness of stock levels and enter orders for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verify quantity and submit orders 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.
• Return 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 regulations.
• Process prescription refills, verifying refill availability as allowed by state regulations.
• Complete the third-party billing form and contact the Provider if prior authorization is allowed by state regulations.
• 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 GED
• One year of pharmacy assistant, office, administrative, patient care or customer service experience.
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at 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 is preferred

Drug Testing: This position requires testing for controlled substances before employment and will be subject to further testing throughout 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.

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