Pharmacy Assistant - Relief - Military veterans preferred

Join our team as a Relief Pharmacy Assistant at Grandview Medical Dental clinic in Grandview, 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
• Pharmacy hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm. Shifts are 8/hour shifts and are typically scheduled from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm or 9:30 am - 6:30 pm.

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 General Education Diploma (GED)
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employment
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Required at level 9 for bilingual differential pay
• 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 celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!