Pharmacy Technician - 7 on / 7 off DAY SHIFT

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Pharmacy Technician III in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role supports pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, under supervision, while adhering to all safety and regulatory standards.

This full-time overnight position operates on a 7 on / 7 off schedule (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). Applicants must have a High School diploma, 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience, Missouri tech registration, and PTCB certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent preferred.
• Active Missouri Pharmacy Technician registration; willingness to submit fingerprints if needed.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications.
• Follows federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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

Position Details

Mercy

Location & Category

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Clinical/Allied Health
• Pharmacy
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR270055

Pharmacy Technician

Full-Time. Overnights. 7 on / 7 off

Hours: Wednesday - Tuesday. 9:00pm - 7:00am

Education

High School Diploma or equivalence exam.

Experience

3 years hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent experience required.

Licensure

Actively registered, in good standing, with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application for registration by first day of work. This includes submitting fingerprints for FBI background check.

Certifications

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (obtained within 6 months of hire).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to function in a variety of roles and settings in the pharmacy department.
• Ability to perform initial trouble shooting for automated pharmacy technology and associated software.
• Ability to interpret standard medical information, lab values, other pertinent information in order to compile the necessary information for pharmacist judgement, prior authorization or other patient care use.
• Demonstrates mastery of all pharmacy dispensing and standard compounding procedures.
• 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.
• Demonstrates proficiency with utilization of electronic health record, electronic communication application and other pharmacy information software.
• Must be able to work under time constraints.
• Demonstrates competence in patient and customer contact points.
• Demonstrates mastery of all pharmacy prescription adjudication, copay assistance, financial assistance, Point of Sale, ordering, and inventory management as appropriate for job role.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and use of all equipment; robotic dispensing equipment and automated dispensing cabinets as appropriate.
• Demonstrates competence to train and orient new co-workers.

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.