Pharmacy Assistant

1w1 week ago

NEW Health

Washington, US · Temporary · $38,400 – $49,100

About this role

NEW Health seeks an entry-level Pharmacy Assistant for a temporary part-time position at Colville Pharmacy. This on-the-job training opportunity lets you explore new skills, gain valuable experience, and discover career paths in a dynamic environment. We are a mission-driven non-profit serving rural Northeast Washington since 1978.

Assist the Pharmacist in providing customer service to improve community health. Immediately greet patients, determine needs, and relay information to Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician. Collect co-pays, verify demographics, operate cash register, and reconcile receipts.

NEW Health provides high-quality integrated medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Named one of the best places to work in the Inland Northwest based on employee surveys for work-life balance, role satisfaction, and culture. Our NEW Health University offers nationally recognized workforce development.

Grow your career with monthly paid training, tuition reimbursement, and one-on-one planning. Pathways include Pharmacy Assistant to Pharmacy Technician Trainee to Pharmacy Technician. Many opportunities exist within our organization for advancement.

Requirements

18 years of age or older due to clinical access and regulatory requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license
Customer service and telephone skills preferred
Computer skills required
Ability to learn new software and other office tools
Ability to spell accurately
Basic math skills to calculate patient payments

Responsibilities

Immediately greet patients, determine their needs and relay appropriate information to Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician
Collect insurance co-pays if applicable and verify patient demographic information
Operate cash register and reconcile daily receipts within established guidelines
Direct patients to pharmacist on all new prescriptions for counselling and refills when necessary
Professionally answer telephone calls within established guidelines, take messages and refer callers
Handle mail, correspondence, copying and filing for Pharmacy staff
Assist with refills as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned; travel may be required