Ada - Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Mercy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications. The technician works under the supervising pharmacist and adheres to all federal, state, and local regulations for patient safety.

Education: high school diploma; licensure with the State Board of Pharmacy; 1 year of pharmacy experience preferred. Mercy offers strong benefits, orientation, and opportunities to grow within a caring, collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.
• Licensure: Active registration with State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willingness to submit for registration by start date; fingerprints for FBI background check.
• Experience: 1-year relevant pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
• Other: Complete pharmacy department orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications.
• Follow applicable standards and federal, state and local laws and regulations for patient safety.
• Operate under time constraints while maintaining accuracy.

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Pharmacy Technician I assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications and is accountable to the supervising pharmacist who is legally responsible for the care and safety of the patients served by the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician I follows applicable standards and federal, state & local laws and regulations for the care and safety of the customers and patients served.

Position Details

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.
• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application for registration by the first day of work. This includes submitting fingerprints for FBI background check.
• Experience: 1-year relevant pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
• Other: Successfully complete pharmacy department orientation.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and use of all equipment; robotic dispensing equipment and automated dispensing cabinets as appropriate.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the operation of pharmacy automation technology systems and workflow management.
• Able to perform initial troubleshooting for automated pharmacy technology and associated software.
• Ability to work under time constraints.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.