Pharmacy Technician

CHAS Health • Spokane Valley, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by assisting the Pharmacist in providing prescriptions to patients. This role involves filling prescriptions accurately, providing excellent customer service, maintaining inventory, entering prescription information into the computer system, verifying insurance, collaborating with pharmacists, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The pharmacy technician will also maintain a clean and organized pharmacy area, review outside prescriber prescriptions for 340B eligibility, and request refills on behalf of the patient. The position also requires supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Requirements

• Pharmacy Technician Board certification (PTCB or NHA) certification required.
• Technicians working in Washington locations must have active Pharmacy Technician Certification license with WA Department of Health at time of hire.
• Technicians working in Idaho must have active Certified Pharmacy Technician Registration license with ID State Board of Pharmacy at time of hire.
• Float positions require both ID and WA licensure within 120 days of hire.
• Experience with third-party billing required.
• Experience with electronic health records required.
• Excellent customer service and oral and written communication skills required.
• Compassion for patients required.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and anticipate future needs is required.
• Computer skills required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance required for float positions.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions accurately by counting, measuring, labeling, and packaging medications.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients utilizing CHAS Health pharmacies.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of medication and supplies, places orders, and manages inventory.
• Enters prescription information into the computer system, maintains patient profiles, and ensures accuracy in patient records.
• Verifies insurance information, processes insurance claims, and communicates with insurance companies to ensure coverage for prescribed medications.
• Collaborates with pharmacists in various tasks, including preparing medications, managing workflow, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Follows state and federal regulations related to pharmacy practices, including HIPAA requirements for patient privacy.
• Keeps the pharmacy area clean, organized, and in compliance with safety protocols.
• Reviews outside prescriber prescriptions for 340B eligibility at CHAS Health pharmacies and documents in the electronic health record.
• Requests refills to the appropriate provider on behalf of the patient.
• Performs other duties as 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.
• More than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees.
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed