Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy AssistantPrimary Location Renton, Washington Employee Status: Regular Schedule Part-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Shift Evening Salary $24.26 - $26.63 / hour Job Number 1458618 Date Posted 11/06/2026 Worker Location: OnsiteNon patient facing role, mostly packaging and sorting prescriptions. Must be able to stand/walk up to 8 hours and occasionally lift up to 50lbsJob Summary:Pharmacy assistants provide support to the pharmacists and technicians by stocking, counting and other non-technical duties. May also dispense safe, effective medications to patients, prescription packaging and parcel management. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.Essential Responsibilities:Performs functions that support the pharmacists and technicians in the daily workflow of the pharmacy including prepackaging and labeling medications; stocking shelves; counting and pouring medications from stock bottles that have been pulled by licensed or certified staff; filing prescriptions; inventory functions; releasing refill medications and OTC products to patients; processing requests for refills when no changes are needed; handling non-professional phone calls including refill requests from patients; calling prescribers to obtain refill authorization, and prescription packaging and parcel management.Ensures patient safety by identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications; and taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences.Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine by staying current on clinical initiatives and priorities.Supports and enhances Patient-centered Care efforts by facilitating patient-focused care through a collaborative team approach with patients, pharmacy staff, and other health care professionals.Basic Qualifications:N/A.Education:High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, Registration:Pharmacy Assistant License (Washington) required at hireAdditional Requirements:Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to identify specified issues and bring to attention of pharmacists.Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington locations as needed.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a pharmacy environment.Knowledge of managed care health systems and evidence-based medicine theories.One (1) year of experience working in a customer service environment.Some college coursework.