Job Description
Job Brief
Pharmacy Technician - Float Yakima, WA
Employment duration:
Part time
Exempt Status:
Non-exempt
Offer Relocation?:
No
ID:
14916
Join our team as a Part-time Pharmacy Technician Float 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 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 families.
What We Offer
$20.81-$25.50/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
This position will provide coverage for pharmacies in the Yakima Valley at various locations from Yakima to Kennewick.
What You’ll Do:
Enter patient data in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis. Enter the prescription in the system, selecting the brand, product/drug, and appropriate strength to align with the instructions given by the prescribing Provider.
Fill or dispense the product from the pharmacy stock and delivers to patient.
Process prescription refills verifying refill availability.
Maintain awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verify quantity and submits order to the Wholesaler.
Verify product orders received with invoice and purchase order. Place a sticker on each item and places on the shelf.
Monitor and check expiration dates on drugs in stock and prepares expired stock for return to Wholesaler. Process credit invoices associated with the returns.
Return or discard dispensed prescription to stock if not picked up by patient in 30 days. Enter information in the system for reverse billing.
Complete third-party billing form and contacts Provider if prior authorization is required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform 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's experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred
Pharmacy Technician license for states of practice or Pharmacy Intern License
The Pharmacist Technician Float and Relief (Per Diem) positions require the ability to travel and have reliable transportation for possible coverage at surrounding Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (YVFWC) sites, as assigned.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for Lancaster and Salud clinics only, however, it is not required for relief positions at these clinics. Employees at all other locations are eligible for bilingual differential if they make the required score on the language proficiency assessment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive 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 preferred.
Basic knowledge of a minimum of one pharmacy software system and ability to learn new systems.
This job will require a pre-employment drug screen which would take place after extending a conditional offer of employment.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!
Job Tags
Holiday work, Part time, Relief, Internship, Relocation,