Pharmacy Technician/MAP (WHWC)

Supervisory or Leadership Responsibilities

This position does not supervise others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current Registered Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a hospital, clinic, pharmacy, or pharmacy assistance program setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of prescription and nonprescription medications, including indications and side effects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a community health or nonprofit clinical setting.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish preferred

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret medical documents and pharmaceutical materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, providers, and external partners.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Competence in interpreting technical instructions presented in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.
• Demonstrated integrity and adherence to confidentiality standards and ethical practices.

• Language Skills
• Fluent in English required; bilingual English/Spanish required to effectively serve patients within MHM’s diverse communities.
• Must be able to read and interpret medical documents, safety protocols, and pharmaceutical labels.

• Technology and Tools
• Working knowledge of the Internet, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems for documentation and tracking.
• Ability to input, retrieve, and analyze data accurately.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Work is performed in a clinical office or pharmacy environment with direct patient contact.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting required.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 25 pounds (medications, boxes, or supplies).
• Requires fine dexterity for data entry, labeling, and small equipment handling.
• May involve exposure to medical supplies, sharp instruments, and controlled substances.
• Must have access to reliable transportation, maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, and carry auto liability insurance.
• Must adhere to infection control, HIPAA, and medication storage standards.