Pharmacy Clerk

Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center Inc.•Tuolumne City, CA

19h•$25 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Clerk assists pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with pharmacy operations, including customer service, phone calls, cash register transactions, inventory, patient data, and prescription-related administrative tasks. The clerk maintains an organized work area, helps ensure medications and supplies are stocked, assists with insurance paperwork, and keeps patient profiles accurate. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and located at clinical locations in Tuolumne, California. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a day shift and negligible travel. The role reports to a Pharmacist. The employer describes a community-focused workplace with competitive salaries, work-life balance, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and potential Indian Health Service Loan Forgiveness opportunities. The position requires cultural sensitivity and respectful interaction with diverse tribal communities. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment TB test, background check, and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation and have no felony convictions.
Must have a vehicle and vehicle insurance, and be insurable.
Must have a valid California driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including prolonged walking, standing, and sitting; climbing stepstools; stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 30 pounds, raising objects overhead, and repetitive wrist, hand, and finger motions.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer, phones, and small office machines.
Hearing, talking, and good verbal and written communication skills.
Cultural sensitivity and ability to interact respectfully and effectively with diverse tribal communities.
Successful completion of a pre-employment TB test, background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within a Native American Health Care Clinic environment.

Responsibilities

Greet and assist customers, process cash register transactions, and accurately close the register at the end of the day.
Handle telephone calls and orders, ensure they are properly processed by the pharmacist, and maintain a daily log of prescription transactions.
Enter and update patient information in the computer system so pharmacists have current and accurate data before completing prescriptions.
Help maintain weekly inventory of medications and Medi-Cal supplies and replenish over-the-counter stock as needed.
Contact customers to confirm prescription readiness and direct them to the pharmacist for consultations when necessary.
Communicate with clinicians to verify patient information and support accurate, timely prescription processing.
Maintain a clean and organized pharmacy, including labeling drugs and organizing supplies.
Protect the confidentiality and privacy of Personal Health Information in compliance with HIPAA.
Provide general support to pharmacists and technicians to contribute to efficient shift operations.
Assist with insurance paperwork and maintain patient profiles.