Pharmacy Assistant I

Columbia Basin Health Association•Othello, WA

7d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Assists pharmacists in dispensing prescription medications to patients; interacts with patients providing information and education on their prescriptions through completion of sales transactions. Pharmacy Assistant salary range: $17-$19.50 DOE with ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.

Requirements

Possesses a basic level of written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills and mathematical knowledge typically acquired through completion of a high school program.
Ability to possess an active Pharmacy Assistant License from the State of Washington.
Job duties require the effective communication of information during informal and formal verbal presentations.
Job duties require the effective communication of information in written (including electronic) correspondence.
Possesses the ability to successfully form, foster, and improve relationships with members of a culture different from one’s own.
Communicates in a clear and effective manner.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and translating both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Responsible for dispending medication to patients.
Responsible for maintaining cash drawer and associated documents according to CBHA cash handling guidelines.
Responsible for proper handling and storage of medication.
Responsible for processing medication refill requests.
Responsible for daily administrative and clerical support.
Other duties as assigned.
Promotes a positive work culture and upholds clinic policies and procedures, including the WE CARE Standards of Behavior.
Must uphold confidentiality at all times in regards to CBHA activities, reports, financials, patient health information and other proprietary information specific to CBHA.

Benefits

Health Insurance:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Our employees have the option of electing to utilize our in-house Dental and Vision services (dependent on Medical plan enrollment):
Dental – CBHA In-House Credit
In-house credit of $1,300 annual maximum for services provided at CBHA dental clinic. $35 copay is waived for preventative services.
Vision – CBHA In-House Credit
In house credit includes for one eye exam every plan year. $200 hardware credit for employee and dependents for prescription hardware (glasses, contacts, prescription sunglasses). Employees and dependents also receive one additional hardware credit per year at CBHA’s cost + 20% (used for non-prescription sunglasses, contact lenses, or a second pair of prescription glasses). $35 copay is waived for preventative services
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy
Long Term Disability
Emergency Medical Transport Benefits- Life Flight Network
403 (b) Retirement Plan:
Safe Harbor Match: Employees are eligible to receive a Safe Harbor Match of 100% up to 4% of the employee’s total salary. Employee is full vested in Safe Harbor Match from day 1. Contributions are subject to IRS guidelines.
Non-Elective Contribution- Provided the employee has met enrollment qualifications, employee will also receive 4% employer contribution of employee’s total salary at the end of the Plan Year at the discretion of Board of Directors.
Vacation (Personal Leave):
Year 1
40 hours front loaded after six (6) months of employment. Accrue at the rate of .0038per hour paid not to exceed a per pay period accrual of .3076 hours for the rest of year one (1). Vacation buyout paid hours are excluded from accrual
Year 2
Accrue at the rate of .0442 per hour paid not to exceed a per pay period accrual of 3.53hours. Vacation buyout paid hours are excluded from accrual.
Year 3
Accrue at the rate of .5576 per hour paid not to exceed a per pay period accrual of 4.46 hours. Vacation buyout paid hours
All employees receive 8 vacation hours for a Wellness Day on their Anniversary Date each year.
Holidays:
The following holidays are observed and paid by CBHA:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day & President’s Day are considered floating holidays and are used at employee’s discretion.
Educational Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistant Program:
EAP services are available to solve a wide range of concerns for employees. This program is confidential and covers employees, spouses, domestic partners and children up to 26 years of age.
Contribution to Student Loan/529 College Savings Plans
Other great benefits:
On site fitness center available to all employees
Financial wellness classes held quarterly and one-on-one financial sessions with a Financial Advisor.
CBHA contribution to a 529 College Savings Plan and/or Student Loan Repayment based on years of service.
Holiday luncheons (Cinco de Mayo, 4th of July, other employee appreciation)
New employee luncheon with CEO
Employee apparel (store stipend/day one shirt, 90 day vest, and 6th month jacket)
Free coffee on designated days (new employees/employee appreciation)
Service awards
Birthday cards/treats
Work anniversary recognition
All staff events/prizes
In-house education (CBHA University)
Volunteerism Program (up to three hours added to your vacation bank)
Flexible schedules; depending on business needs
Shuttles to remote sites
Casual Fridays, as designated by the company
Company events (hikes, bowling, movie nights, book club, game night, professional sporting events)