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Pharmacy AssistantUnity Care NW is a private, non-profit, federally qualified health center that has been proudly and successfully serving the greater Whatcom County area since 1982. With clinics located in Bellingham & Ferndale, we offer comprehensive primary medical, behavioral health and dental care, as well as pharmacy services to a diverse and often underserved patient population of all ages. Employing more than 300 caring and compassionate employees, our mission is to increase the years of healthy life in the people & communities we serve.We strive to demonstrate our Values in Action in all that we do. We value each individual on our team and aim to onboard a workforce of the very best talent, whose ambitions and values align with ours.As a Pharmacy Assistant, you will be under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist with tasks related to the dispensing of prescriptions, assist with inventory control, collect payment at time of service, and deliver prescriptions directly to patients' homes. The Pharmacy Assistant will also monitor clinic fax refill queues and enter incoming refill requests into the Electronic Medical Records system and route to appropriate recipients, as well as route other documents received pertaining to prescriptions including prior authorization requests.Generous Benefits Including:Medical, dental, & vision insurance401(k) retirement plan with employer match6 paid holidaysGenerous paid time off of 108 hours accrued in Year 1 gradually increasing to 196 hours per year over 10 yearsPaid sick leaveOther paid leaves for Bereavement, Jury Duty & Bone Marrow/Organ DonationLife/AD&D insuranceVariety of optional insurances including Supplementary Life/AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, and Travel as well as Identity Theft ProtectionFlexible Spending AccountSelf-funded Health Savings Account on Base Medical Insurance PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramAlternative transportation incentivesHealthy Living reimbursementUnique programs including Medical Hardship Payroll Loans, Employee Referral Bonus & Will preparation servicesEmployment that counts towards eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness – details can be viewed at Federal Student Aid.Requirements:High school diploma or GED and two years of higher education or equivalent work experience.Current Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license - can be obtained upon offer acceptanceCurrent BLS Certification (can provide training upon hire)Current and valid Washington State driver's licenseGeneral office skills, including data entry and computing skills.Ability to use office equipment (fax, photo copier, phone system).Excellent communication and customer service skillsAbility to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to communicate in EnglishAbility to pass a background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Record review prior to beginning employmentAbility to understand and respond effectively and with sensitivity to special population groups, including those defined by race, ethnicity, language, age, gender, sexual orientation, economic standing, & others.Preferred Qualifications (not required):Previous customer service or delivery experienceBilingual abilities (English/Spanish)Unity Care NW has an Employee Health Program for the safety of our patients and staff. The program requires all new employees to have up to date vaccines for influenza and strongly encourages up to date vaccines for COVID-19. More information about this program is provided throughout the recruitment process.

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