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YAKIMA VALLEY FARM WORKERS CLINIC Central Fill Pharmacy Technician in Yakima, Washington
Position Title: Central Fill Pharmacy Technician City: Yakima State/Territory: US-WA Employment Duration: Full time Offer Relocation: No Excempt Status: Non-exempt ID: 14257 Description:
Join our team as a Central Fill Pharmacy Technician 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 believe you are more than an employee, and we are more than a job! We value inclusivity, and 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.
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What We Offer
- $20.81-$25.50/hour with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Essential Functions/Responsibilities/Duties
- Enters patient data in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis. Enters the prescription in the system, selecting the brand, product/drug, and appropriate strength to align with the instructions given by the prescribing Provider.
- Establishes that each patient and prescription meet strict eligibility criteria before processing new prescriptions or refills.
- Completes third party billing entry and resolves billing issues.
- Generates prior authorizations and ensures successful completion by medical staff and/or Providers.
- Fills or dispenses the accurate product and quantity from the pharmacy stock.
- Processes prescription refills verifying refill availability.
- Maintains awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verifies quantity and submits order to the Wholesaler.
- Verifies product orders received with invoice and purchase order. Places a sticker on each item and places on the shelf.
- Monitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stock and prepares expired stock for return to Wholesaler. Processes credit invoices associated with the returns.
- Returns or discards dispensed prescription to stock if they are returned by a pharmacy. Enters information in the system for reverse billing.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Experience: One year's experience working in a healthcare setting preferred.
Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:WA Pharmacy Technician Certification. Alternatively, may substitute a Pharmacist Intern license for a Pharmacy Technician license. Or a state licensed Pharmacy Assistant (who is participating in an eligible Pharmacy Technician Training Program).
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred: