Central Fill Pharmacy Technician - Part time - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as a Part time Central Fill Pharmacy Technician 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 believe you are more than an employee, and we are more than a job! We value inclusivity, and we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

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

What We Offer

• $20.81-$25.50/hour with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Health insurance for employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties

• Enters patient data in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis. Enters the prescription in the system, selecting the brand, product/drug, and appropriate strength to align with the instructions given by the prescribing Provider.
• Establishes that each patient and prescription meet strict eligibility criteria before processing new prescriptions or refills.
• Completes third party billing entry and resolves billing issues.
• Generates prior authorizations and ensures successful completion by medical staff and/or Providers.
• Fills or dispenses the accurate product and quantity from the pharmacy stock.
• Processes prescription refills verifying refill availability.
• Maintains awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verifies quantity and submits order to the Wholesaler.
• Verifies product orders received with invoice and purchase order. Places a sticker on each item and places on the shelf.
• Monitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stock and prepares expired stock for return to Wholesaler. Processes credit invoices associated with the returns.
• Returns or discards dispensed prescription to stock if they are returned by a pharmacy. Enters information in the system for reverse billing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
  
• Experience: One year’s experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
  
• Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration: WA Pharmacy Technician Certification. Alternatively, may substitute a Pharmacist Intern license for a Pharmacy Technician license. Or a state licensed Pharmacy Assistant (who is participating in an eligible Pharmacy Technician Training Program).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay.
• 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.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org for more information about this opportunity!