What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Assistant position at Unity Care NW?
Description
Compensation
- Non exempt, hourly
- New hires can expect to be placed on our starting wage scale of $22.12 to $26.01 per hour.
- Based on performance, there is room to grow on our full wage scale of $22.12 to $29.86 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 almost 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 have an inclusive culture and strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a diverse 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
- Employee Assistance Program
- Alternative transportation incentives
- Healthy Living reimbursement
- Unique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus, Will preparation services & a gym discount
- 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)
Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all employees to receive annual flu immunizations. UCNW also requires vaccination against COVID-19 as a vital public health measure that has truly been life-saving. We are proud of the leadership role we have played in protecting our community from this devastating virus.
Salary : $22 - $26
