Pharmacy Assistant / Order Entry
About The Position
PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant / Order Entry in Vancouver, Washington. The role supports long-term care and senior living communities by accurately entering and processing medication orders to help ensure timely, safe patient care. The assistant works with pharmacists and operations teams to input prescription data, verify information, and follow pharmacy regulations. The position involves focused, task-driven work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and does not have direct patient-facing responsibilities. The Pharmacy Assistant assists with drug preparation and dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with state pharmacy regulations. Work is based at 18110 SE 34th St., Building 2, Suite 270, Vancouver, WA 98683. Remote work is available after successful completion of the 180-day training period, provided performance metrics are met. The salary range is USD $25.00–$25.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Washington Pharmacy Assistant License; the posting also states the ability to obtain a Pharmacy Assistant License as required by government regulations and business needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Detail-oriented and goal-oriented, with teamwork and verbal communication skills.
- Pharmacy Assistant registration.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a long-term care pharmacy is preferred.
- Ability to recognize and identify medications is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately enter and process medication orders, input prescription data, and verify information.
- Assist with drug preparation and dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.
- Fill prescription items as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, package medications for dispensing and delivery, and meet pharmacy accuracy and productivity standards.
- Label products appropriately, including with cautionary or auxiliary labels.
- Participate in periodic pharmacy inventory.
- Check in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, and remove out-of-date items from inventory as needed.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
- Flexible schedules and paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discount program and DailyPay.
- License fee reimbursement.
- 401(k) plan.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
