Pharmacy Technician - Full-Time, Evenings/Nights

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III for full-time overnight shifts (7 on / 7 off, 9:00pm–7:00am).

Role requires 3 years hospital experience, active pharamcy tech license (or ability to register), and CPhT within 6 months of hire. Expect responsibilities across dispensing, automation, and patient support.

Qualifications

• 3 years hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent required.
• Active State Board of Pharmacy registration or willingness to apply by first day of work.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 6 months of hire.
• Mastery of pharmacy dispensing and standard compounding procedures.
• Proficiency with robotic dispensing equipment and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Ability to train and orient new co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications.
• Troubleshoot automated pharmacy technology and software.
• Interpret medical information and lab values to support pharmacist judgments.
• Maintain inventory and manage ordering and pricing.
• Operate pharmacy automation equipment and EHR systems.
• Support patient care through accurate dispensing and customer service.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Automation tech

EHR proficiency

Pharmacy software

Inventory management

Train new staff

Customer interaction

Copay assistance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

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

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

Job Description

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.

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