Pharmacy Technician (Licensed or Trainee)

Kalamazoo Long Term Care Pharmacy; Bessemer Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance

401(k) with Matching

Employer Funded Life Insurance

Financial Counseling EAP

Mental Health Counseling EAP

Employer Paid CE Credits

Paid training and initial licensing

Job summary

Princing's Pharmacy in Saginaw, MI is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician. The role focuses on accurately fulfilling patient orders, preparing medications alongside the pharmacist, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and packaging policies.

The position starts at $15 per hour for unlicensed technicians with licensing merit increases upon licensure, with benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must have Michigan pharmacy technician license OR eligibility for the program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality.
• Ability to comply with policies, patient protocols, regulations, and code of conduct.
• Ability to complete annual online education requirements by deadline.
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate fulfillment of patients' orders and proper preparation of medications with pharmacist.
• Adhere to regulatory and packaging policies; measure, count, label, and document dosages.
• Package medicines, fill unit dose cards, and verify label quantities match counts.
• Check expiration dates and manage orders and labeling for various medications.
• Assist pharmacy team with other duties to ensure smooth days and patient care.

Skills

Medical terminology

English communication

Basic computer skills

Regulatory compliance

Patient confidentiality

Attention to detail

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time)

Location: Saginaw, MI (On-Site)

Pay: $15-$17 Hourly (Based on Experience)

Schedule: Full-Time

WE GROW OUR PEOPLE

We are committed to providing unwavering support to our pharmacy technicians at every stage of their careers. With us, you can enjoy competitive hourly pay ranging from $15 to $17. We start our unlicensed technicians at $15, then reward them with a merit increase upon becoming licensed. We have an established licensing process for our unlicensed technicians to help them grow in the world of pharmacy and become fully licensed. We also offer benefits to ensure our team is well taken care of, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with Matching
• Employer Funded Life Insurance
• Financial Counseling EAP
• Mental Health Counseling EAP
• Employer Paid CE Credits
• Paid training and initial licensing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Michigan pharmacy technician license OR eligibility for the program
• Medical terminology knowledge
• Ability to comply with company policies, patient protocols, governmental regulations, and the code of conduct
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to complete annual online education requirements by the designated completion date
• Honest and trustworthy spirit
• Strong English communication and collaboration skills
• Basic computer proficiency with an ability to use pharmacy software and general office equipment
• Attention to detail, mathematical skills, and thoroughness
• High school diploma or equivalent

WHAT TO EXPECT

As a full-time Pharmacy Technician, you ensure we accurately fulfill patients' orders and properly prepare medications alongside our pharmacist. Complying with all regulatory and packaging policies, you correctly measure, count, label, and document medicine and dosages. Following the patient's order, you correctly package medicine, fill unit dose cards, and ensure label quantities match medication counts. You check expiration dates, place orders in the right bags, and label items like liquids, insulin, and inhalers. As needed, you jump in to assist the pharmacy team with other duties to ensure smooth days and seamless patient care!

ABOUT US

Princing's Pharmacy, an independently owned long-term care pharmacy located in Saginaw, MI, is driven by a deep-rooted commitment to optimizing the quality of life for our customers by providing personalized pharmaceutical solutions.

Our culture is centered around compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We offer a supportive and collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause in the healthcare industry!

Give your pharmacy career a boost by becoming our new full-time Pharmacy Technician!