Pharmacy Tech Specialist I: Sterile Compounding & Automation

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

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.