Pharmacy Technician — Patient Care & Inventory Support

Family Health Center; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists with filling prescriptions, maintaining patient profiles, and handling billing and inventory. This on-site role emphasizes accurate prescription processing and patient communication.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with 1+ year in a medical setting and be motivated to complete the National Pharmacy Technician Exam, with bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred to assist a diverse

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ year in a medical setting.
• Must be motivated to complete the National Pharmacy Technician Exam.
• Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients.

Responsibilities

• Receives and verifies prescriptions; informs patients.
• Types prescriptions; updates profiles and prices.
• Verifies prescriptions with Pharmacist before dispensing.
• Gives prescriptions to patients and answers questions.
• Collects money for prescriptions and OTC items.
• Maintains inventory using first-out method; audits stock.
• Receives shipments; checks against invoices; stocks shelves.
• Prepares reports and types correspondence.
• Performs billing functions with third-party insurances.
• Files and maintains neat, orderly files.
• Attends in-service education and department meetings.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Report writing

Public speaking

Telephone communication

Numerical skills

Software aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

National Pharmacy Technician Exam prep

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist Pharmacists with filling prescriptions, maintaining patient profiles, and handling billing and inventory. This on-site role emphasizes accurate prescription processing and patient communication.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with 1+ year in a medical setting and be motivated to complete the National Pharmacy Technician Exam, with bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred to assist a diverse