Join our team as a Pharmacy Assistant at Family Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA!
Pharmacy Assistants play a vital role in supporting patient access to medications and pharmacy services at YVFWC. This role provides essential clerical, customer service, and medication support functions to help ensure patients receive accurate, timely, and safe pharmacy services. This position helps ensure smooth pharmacy operations and a positive patient experience.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services, including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
We invite you to explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew," for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families!
Position Highlights:
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
$19.39-$23.76/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You’ll Do:
Assist patients at the pharmacy counter by delivering prescriptions, collecting payments, and coordinating pharmacist counseling as needed
Enter and verify patient, prescription, and billing information accurately in pharmacy systems
Answer phones, respond to non‑clinical inquiries, and route calls appropriately
Process prescription refills and assist with third‑party billing and prior authorizations as allowed by state regulations
Support inventory management by restocking medications, checking expiration dates, and verifying incoming orders
Maintain pharmacy documentation and workflows in compliance with YVFWC, HRSA, and regulatory standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
One year of pharmacy assistant, office, administrative, patient care or customer service experience
Pharmacy Assistant state registration required within 60 days of hire (or active Pharmacy Intern License)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills required at a level 9
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
Effective communication and customer service skills
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacy workflows
Experience using pharmacy software systems
Drug testing: This position requires testing for controlled substances before employment and will be subject to further testing throughout employment.
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization!
