Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory
About The Position
PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for its Ambulatory Pharmacy team at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington. This full-time, 1.00 FTE, day-shift role helps patients access medications and supports pharmacists in delivering high-quality care. The salary range is $26.11–$39.17 per hour; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining agreement terms, and seniority. The technician works with patients, providers, pharmacists, and clinic teams on medication refills, prior authorizations, medication access, adherence outreach, and population health initiatives. The position offers varied patient-facing and collaborative work in an integrated health system, with opportunities to develop skills across ambulatory pharmacy services and clinical support functions. PeaceHealth describes its workplace as collaborative and mission-driven, with a culture of respect, inclusion, teamwork, and continuous learning. The organization values inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility. Vancouver offers access to outdoor recreation and Portland's dining, arts, and cultural offerings. To apply, submit an application and attach a current resume for full consideration.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a Pharmacy Commission-approved Pharmacy Technician training program, or full licensure in Washington or Oregon before 2009.
- At least one year of ambulatory pharmacy-related experience, such as retail pharmacy, refill processing, prior authorization support, clinic pharmacy operations, or medication access services.
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
- Current Pharmacy Technician credential in Washington.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with prior authorizations and medication access workflows.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Experience supporting patients in ambulatory, clinic, or retail pharmacy settings.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists with medication-related services and patient care activities.
- Manage prescription refill requests and help coordinate medication renewals.
- Support prior authorization processing and medication access programs.
- Contact patients to support medication adherence and health outcome initiatives.
- Communicate with patients, provider offices, and healthcare teams about pharmacy-related questions.
- Review medication inventory and monitor assigned medication storage systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve pharmacy workflows and patient experiences.
- Participate in training, education, and quality improvement activities.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Complete assigned competency assessments and ongoing training requirements.
- Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare teams to support patient care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
- Generous paid time off.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Additional voluntary insurance options.
- Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
- Wellness programs and resources.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Mental health and emotional wellbeing support.
- Career development and advancement opportunities within PeaceHealth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
