Pharmacy Assistant - Relief

Position Highlights

• $18.47-$22.62 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Additional 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 staff
• Enters patient data and billing information in the system including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor and diagnosis
• Delivers prescription to the patient verifying correct medication is provided. Collects payment and signature from the patient
• Captures prescription counseling by the Pharmacist as needed
• 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 it on the shelf
• Maintains awareness of stock level and enters order for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verifies quantity and submits order to the Wholesaler
• Monitors and checks expiration dates on drugs in stock
• Returns 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
• Enters information in the system for reverse billing as allowed by state regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Processes prescription refills verifying refill availability as allowed by state regulations
• Completes third party billing form and contacts Provider if prior authorization as allowed by state regulations
• Performs 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 experience
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employment. Alternatively, may have an active Pharmacy Intern License
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required
• Demonstrates ability to communicate at level 9 on the ALTA language proficiency scale

Our Mission Statement

Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.