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Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation. Retirement Plan Pool Differential Sick Leave Shift Differential Employee Assistance Program For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here! Summary Please Note: This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours. Pharmacy Assistants are persons who are trained in the practical, operative and distributive aspects of pharmacy practice. Pharmacy Assistants assist pharmacists in the routine, day to day functions of pharmacy practice to ensure a successful operation of the pharmacy. Through the performance of these tasks and through collaboration with pharmacists, Assistants allow pharmacists to engage in patient care activities that ultimately improve the quality of patient care. Assistants are supervised by licensed pharmacists who verify the accuracy of their job performance. Position Reports To : Pharmacy Supervisor Essential Functions Utilize a computer system for entering and maintaining patient demographic, medical and insurance information. Answer telephone in a courteous and professional manner. Assist customers, patients and other employees at front counter. Operate cash register and charge card terminal. Assist customers with location and sale of over-the-counter medications. Process third-party insurance billing and reconciliation. Perform necessary filing, documentation, record keeping and tasks for daily operations. Adheres to all policy and procedures related to narcotic documentation, distribution and record keeping. Assist with procuring prescriptions and orders from other Hospital and Professional Building departments. Performs as needed deliveries of medications to the patient care areas in a timely manner. Enters patient medication credits and charges in the computer in order to accurately bill patient accounts. Assists in ordering pharmaceuticals, supplies and special orders on a routine and emergency basis. Assists in inventory control and scheduled inventory. Assists in checking in freight and stocking shelves. Assists in performing monthly checks for outdated medications. Repackages bulk medications into unit dose packages to assist in the delivery and accuracy of patient medications. Assist Outpatient Pharmacy Coordinator and Lead Technician with workload organization and planning in order to accomplish daily tasks, as well as broad goals and objectives. Assist with weekly, monthly, and yearly report gathering. Assists in organizing and maintaining the cleanliness of the department. Clean equipment used in the performance of duties. Assist in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Meets priorities as established by the Pharmacy Director and Outpatient Pharmacy Coordinator. Performs other activities/responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the pharmacy department. Attends meetings as required. Communicates positively and effectively in a team approach with co-workers within and outside the department. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications Required: Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication and password management. Desired: Previous pharmacy assistant experience. Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position Walking - F Sitting/Standing - C Reaching: Shoulder Height - F Reaching: Above shoulder height - F Reaching: Below shoulder height - F Climbing - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O Twisting/Turning - F Repetitive Movement - F Working Conditions Not Specified Job Classification FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - No Hazardous Substances - No Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - No Lighting - Bright Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No Infectious Diseases - No #J-18808-Ljbffr

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