Pharmacy Assistant - Relief - Part Time

Join our team as a Relief Pharmacy Assistant at Toppenish Medical Dental Clinic in Toppenish, 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.

Visit our website at to learn more about our organization.

Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per month.

Position Highlights:

$•$•DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidatesAdditional pay for bilingual skills, paid on hours worked

What You'll Do:

Answers the phone, answers non-professional level inquiries and transfers calls to appropriate staffEnters patient data and billing information in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosisDelivers prescription to the patient verifying correct medication is provided.

Collects payment and signature from the patientCoordinates prescription counseling by the Pharmacist as neededMaintains awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels.

Verifies quantity and submits order to the WholesalerVerifies product orders received with invoice and purchase order.

Places a sticker on each item and places it on the shelfMonitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stockReturns or discards dispensed prescription to stock if not picked up by patient.

Enters information in the system for reverse billing as allowed by state regulations.

Performs other duties as assignedProcesses prescription refills verifying refill availability as allowed by state regulationsCompletes third party billing form and contacts Provider if prior authorization as allowed by state regulationsPerforms clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and YVFWC requirements

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)One year of pharmacy assistant, office, administrative, patient care or customer service experiencePharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employment.

Alternatively, may have an active Pharmacy Intern LicenseBilingual in English/Spanish required.

Demonstrates ability to communicate at level 9 on the ALTA language proficiency scaleThis job will require a pre-employment drug screen which would take place after extending a conditional offer of employmentEffective 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 preferredBasic knowledge of a minimum of one pharmacy software system preferredThis job will require a pre-employment drug screen which would take place after extending a conditional offer of 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.