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Pharmacy Technician - Relief

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Portland, OR, United States


Job Brief
Pharmacy Technician – Relief – Portland, OR

Employment duration: Part time

Exempt Status: Non‑exempt

Offer Relocation?: No

ID: 16570

Join our team as a relief Pharmacy Technician at Rosewood Family Health Center in Portland, OR! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care. We are a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering 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.

What We Offer

$24.42 – $29.91 /hour DOE with potential for higher pay for highly experienced candidates

100 % employer‑paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine

Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan available

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more

What You’ll Do

Enter patient data in the system, including patient name, insurance, allergies, doctor, and diagnosis. Enter the prescription in the system, selecting the brand, product/drug, and appropriate strength per the prescribing provider’s instructions.

Fill or dispense the product from the pharmacy stock and deliver to the patient.

Process prescription refills, verifying refill availability.

Maintain awareness of stock levels and place orders for restocking based on defined minimum inventory levels. Verify quantity and submit orders to the wholesaler.

Verify product orders received with the invoice and purchase order. Label each item with a sticker and place it on its shelf.

Monitor and check expiration dates on drugs in stock and prepare expired stock for return to the wholesaler. Process credit invoices associated with the returns.

Return or discard dispensed prescriptions if not picked up by the patient within 30 days. Enter information in the system for reverse billing.

Complete the third‑party billing form and contact the provider if prior authorization is required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Perform 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’s experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.

Pharmacy Technician license for Washington State or Pharmacy Intern license required.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred at level 9.

Effective verbal and listening communication skills with a customer‑oriented approach.

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Ability to perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, faxing, scanning, and copying.

Ability to work as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

Ability to organize work while performing multiple tasks requiring attention to detail.

Basic proficiency with a variety of computer systems, including Microsoft Office, is preferred.

Basic knowledge of a minimum of one pharmacy software system and the ability to learn new systems.

This job will require a pre‑employment drug screen after a conditional offer of employment.

EEO Statement
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.

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