Pharmacy Assistant at Unity Care NW

Bellingham, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

26.71

Posted On

16 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Assistance, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Data Entry, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Office Equipment Use, BLS Certification, Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License, Payment Collection, Prescription Delivery, EMR Entry, Fax Monitoring, Sensitivity to Special Populations, General Office Skills, Driving Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Compensation Non-exempt, hourly The standard wage range for this role is $22.71 to $26.71 per hour. It may be possible to earn more over time up to $30.66 per hour. This role may be eligible for a Saturday shift differential of 10% Work Schedule: 40 hours, Mon-Sat Who We Are Unity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve. What We Value Respect Integrity Accountability Collaboration Innovation We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours. Job Summary As a Pharmacy Assistant at UCNW, you will be under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in tasks related to the dispensing of prescriptions, assisting with inventory control, collecting payment at the time of service, and delivering prescriptions directly to patient’s home. The Pharmacy Assistant will monitor clinic fax refill queues and enter incoming refill requests into EMR and route to appropriate recipients, as well as route other documents received pertaining to prescriptions (prior auth requests, etc.) What We Offer Generous Benefits Including: Medical, dental, & vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer match 6 paid holidays Generous paid time off of 108 hours (accrued in Year 1 increasing thereafter) Paid sick leave Other paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ Donation Life/AD&D insurance Variety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft Protection Flexible Spending Account Self-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance Plan Employee Assistance Program Alternative transportation incentives Healthy Living reimbursement Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus & Will preparation services Employment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid. Requirements High school diploma or GED and two years of higher education or equivalent work experience. Current Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license required Current BLS Certification required (can provide training upon hire) Must possess a current and valid Washington State driver’s license Must have general office skills, including data entry and computing skills. Must have ability to use office equipment (fax, photo copier, phone system). Must possess excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Must be able to communicate in English Pass a background check, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record review prior to beginning employment Must be able to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing, & others. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Previous customer service or delivery experience Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) To apply, visit our Careers Page:https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/01ab991b-8943-482a-9a66-9faa7b131dec/Unity-Care-NW. For news on our organization & future job postings, please follow us on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/363mfhv! If you feel this job posting is missing any required compensation or benefit information, please contact HR@ucnw.org. Other questions can be addressed throughout the recruitment process for candidates selected to move forward. Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for Covid-19 and influenza. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will assist in dispensing prescriptions, managing inventory, and delivering medications to patients. You will also handle refill requests and related documentation under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.