Pharmacy Cashier in Astoria, Oregon at Coastal Family Health Center

Join our team as a Pharmacy Cashier at Astoria Coastal Family Health Center in Astoria, OR!

Pharmacy Cashiers 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)

• $24.01-$29.42/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates

• 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 preferred 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!