Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

CHAS Health • Spokane, WA

29d • $20 - $29

About The Position

Improves the overall health of the communities we serve by expanding the availability of health care by assisting pharmacists in providing prescriptions to patients as follows:

Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Acceptance into CHAS Health Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Program required.
• Washington locations must have valid licensure as a Pharmacy Assistant upon program start.
• Idaho locations must have valid licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Training upon program start.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communications skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Must be able to work well in team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced work environment, with ability to anticipate future needs.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.
• Computer skills required.
• Medical terminology and accurate spelling ability required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required for float positions.

Responsibilities

• Completes duties of a CHAS Health Pharmacy Assistant.
• Shadows a CHAS Health Pharmacy Technician.
• Completes PTCB course work and follows all requirements of program.
• Within the CHAS Health Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Program: Reconstitutes pharmaceutical drugs, fills bottles with prescribed medication, and completes labels for bottles.
• Accepts phone calls to/from pharmacy regarding prescription refills by number, pricing information, provider refill requests, business hours, availability of goods and services, etc.
• Places, receives, unpacks, and stores incoming supplies and drug orders.
• Processes prescriptions dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer utilizing pharmacy and health center software systems.
• Requests refills on behalf of patient to appropriate provider.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees!
• $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance —enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment —let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement —we've got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED