Pharmacy Technician

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis is seeking an on-site Pharmacy Technician for the Evening Shift. You will assist pharmacists with transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with preference for sterile compounding experience and PTCB/NHA certifications. Join a team focused on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician licensure is required in applicable states.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with non-sterile/sterile compounding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications.
• Operate pharmacy automation systems and maintain records.
• Support inventory management and ensure proper labeling.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant confidentiality and provide customer service.

Skills

Prior Pharmacy Technician experience

Sterile compounding experience

Independent work

Problem solving

Time management

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters – every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will provide hands‑on support in a fast‑paced environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and families. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to work closely with various teams will help create a safer, smoother care experience. If you want to grow in a collaborative care setting, this role is perfect for you.

• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Full Time, Evening Shift (7 days on / 7 days off)
• Scheduled Hours are Wednesday through Tuesday, 12:30pm to 11:00pm.
• This role is expected to work the Holidays that fall in the 7 on / 7 off schedule.
• Position is fully onsite.
• Location: SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Ideal Candidate

• Prior Pharmacy Technician experience
• Prior Sterile compounding experience
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to resolve issues when appropriate
• Good Time Management
• Punctuality

CPhT Certification highly preferred!

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, assists in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing and delivery of medications. This entry‑level pharmacy position is responsible for learning and assisting with non‑sterile and/or sterile compounding, operating pharmacy automation systems, and maintaining accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for non-sterile compounding, checking, dispensing, and delivery.
• Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation to ensure medications are secured and in-date in their area of use.
• Supports inventory management activities that include receipt, storage, security, and inspection. Ensures that inventory areas are clean, and that inventory is rotated, in-date and properly labeled.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards. Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures. Promotes a safe practice environment and reports safety events when they occur.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Or
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Or
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Or
• FUTURE - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 24 months - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Or
• FUTURE - Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) within 24 months - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• And
• MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• Or
• FUTURE - Technician within 3 months - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

Work Shift

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

3901000128 Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

35

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.