Pharmacy Tech Specialist I - Full-time - Mercy Joplin

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Joplin is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Specialist I to join its fast-paced hospital team. You will assist pharmacists with preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, including sterile and hazardous preparations, while leveraging EPIC and automation tools to support safe patient distribution.

The role offers growth in advanced pharmacy operations, automation, and quality initiatives within a respected healthcare organization dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active registration in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, or ability to obtain registration by your first day of employment.
• At least 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision
• Assisting with advanced sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous medications and chemotherapy preparations
• Utilizing EPIC and pharmacy automation technologies to support medication distribution
• Managing inventory, medication storage, and quality assurance processes
• Supporting pharmacists by gathering critical patient information and assisting with medication-related workflows
• Training and mentoring new team members
• Contributing to process improvements that enhance patient safety and operational excellence

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Patient safety focus

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EPIC

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Pharmacy Technician Specialist 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. As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist I, the coworker may engage more complex medication distribution processes, have additional department responsibilities, and/or function in specialized areas of responsibility.

Position Details

Pharmacy Technician Specialist I

Full-Time | Mercy Joplin

Are you a certified or aspiring Pharmacy Technician looking to take your career beyond the basics? Join Mercy Joplin and become part of a collaborative healthcare team where your expertise directly impacts patient care. This role offers the opportunity to expand your skills in advanced pharmacy operations, sterile compounding, automation technology, inventory management, and medication safety while working alongside experienced pharmacists in a fast-paced hospital environment.

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day
• Develop advanced pharmacy skills and specialized knowledge
• Gain experience with sterile compounding, chemotherapy preparations, and pharmacy automation technology
• Work with a supportive team that values professional growth and continuous learning
• Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities to contribute to process improvement and quality initiatives

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

• Preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision
• Assisting with advanced sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous medications and chemotherapy preparations
• Utilizing EPIC and pharmacy automation technologies to support medication distribution
• Managing inventory, medication storage, and quality assurance processes
• Supporting pharmacists by gathering critical patient information and assisting with medication-related workflows
• Training and mentoring new team members
• Contributing to process improvements that enhance patient safety and operational excellence

What We're Looking For

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Licensure

• Active registration in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, or ability to obtain registration by your first day of employment

Experience

• At least 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience

Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire

You thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy learning new technologies, and have a strong commitment to accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work across various pharmacy settings, master advanced pharmacy procedures, and grow your career within one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations.

At Mercy, we're more than a healthcare system. We're a team united by a mission to bring compassionate care and exceptional service to every patient we serve. If you're ready to advance your pharmacy career while making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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.