Pharmacy Assistant at Unity Care NW

Bellingham, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

26.71

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prescription dispensing, Inventory control, Payment collection, Data entry, Customer service, Electronic medical records, Communication, Attention to detail, Office equipment operation, Spanish bilingualism

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. Saturday shift differential of 10% Work Schedule: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday Saturday rotation required which equates to working 1 Saturday per month with a day off the previous week (so it's not overtime) 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, you will be under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist with tasks related to the dispensing of prescriptions, assist with inventory control, collect payment at time of service, and deliver prescriptions directly to patients' homes. The Pharmacy Assistant will also monitor clinic fax refill queues and enter incoming refill requests into the Electronic Medical Records system and route to appropriate recipients, as well as route other documents received pertaining to prescriptions including prior authorization requests. 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 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 years 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 - can be obtained upon offer acceptance Current BLS Certification (can provide training upon hire) Current and valid Washington State driver’s license General office skills, including data entry and computing skills. Ability to use office equipment (fax, photo copier, phone system). Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to communicate in English Ability to pass a background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Record review prior to beginning employment Ability 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 influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Assistant supports a licensed pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions, managing inventory, and collecting payments. They are also responsible for processing refill requests in the EMR system and delivering medications to patients' homes.