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Sea Mar Community Health Centers Pharmacy Assistant in Lynnwood, Washington
Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position(s):
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization
Pharmacy Assistant - Posting #26559
Hourly Rate: $20.00
Position Summary:
Full-time Pharmacy Assistant position available for our Lynnwood Pharmacy. This position provides support to the pharmacists and must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Pharmacy Assistant will be able to perform the following functions under immediate supervision of a pharmacist:
Receive prescription from patients and obtain necessary information for profile and insurance billing.
Answer the phone and record refill authorization information.
Call prescriber’s office to request refill authorization.
Answer non -discretionary questions from patients, such as price quotes, product availability, and requests by patients if prescription has been called in and or filed.
Take refill requests from patients by phone or in person and produce a refill number.
Place order to suppliers for medications and supplies.
Check in orders and log invoices.
Return medication to shelf when pharmacist has finished checking prescription.
Perform financial transaction at cash register.
Assist customers with finding OTC products.
Pre-packing and labeling drugs for subsequent use in prescription dispensing operations.
Record keeping for programs such as Sharing the Care.
Count and pour from stock bottles from individual prescriptions. This function is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and the accuracy of the prescription contents is checked and initialed by a licensed pharmacist.
The supervising pharmacist will thoroughly instruct the pharmacy assistant in the limitation of the functions he/she may perform.
Qualifications and/or Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Customer service skills are a must for this position.
Must have a current Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License and maintain it throughout employment.
Must speak English, bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
What We Offer:
Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.
We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Richard Paul, VP of Pharmacy Services, at richardpaul@seamarchc.org.
Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted on 6/11/2024
External candidates may apply after 6/14/2024
This position is represented by Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).
Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html
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