Pharmacy Technician - Relief

Overview

Position:
Relief Pharmacy Technician – Astoria, OR

Location:

Astoria, Oregon

Status:
Part-time, Non-exempt

Job

Join our team at Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR. We are a community health center with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, offering a wide range of services including medical, dental, pharmacy, nutrition, and behavioral health. We are committed to serving our communities and families through comprehensive care.

• Salary: $27.60-$33.81 DOE, with potential higher compensation for highly experienced candidates

• Enter patient data in the system (name, insurance, allergies, doctor, diagnosis); process prescriptions by selecting brand, drug, and strength per prescriber instructions.
• Fill or dispense products from pharmacy stock and deliver to patients.
• Process prescription refills and verify availability.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders for restocking; verify quantities and submit orders to wholesalers.
• Verify orders received with invoices and purchase orders; label items and shelve appropriately.
• Check expiration dates, prepare expired stock for return to wholesaler, and process related credit invoices.
• Return or discard unclaimed prescriptions after 30 days; enter reverse billing information in the system.
• Complete third-party billing forms and obtain prior authorization when required.
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of pharmacy setting experience is preferred
• Pharmacy Technician license for states of practice, or active Pharmacy Intern License
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred; ability to communicate effectively
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills; customer-oriented approach
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (phones, filing, faxing, scanning, copying)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of one pharmacy software system and ability to learn new systems

This job will require a pre-employment drug screen after extending a conditional offer of 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.