Pharmacy Technician - Full-Time, Evenings/Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications. The role requires hospital pharmacy experience, active state registration, and CPhT certification within 6 months.

Expect to work evenings/nights in a full-time schedule with a strong focus on patient safety and compliance. Responsibilities include operating automation equipment, managing inventory, and supporting billings and patient counseling as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent experience required.
• Active registered, in good standing, with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application by first day of work, including fingerprints for FBI background check.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications.
• Follow standards and regulations for patient safety and care.
• Troubleshoot automated pharmacy technology and software.

Skills

Pharmacy dispensing

Automated dispensing systems

EHR utilization

Customer service

Training new staff

Inventory management

Pharmacy workflow

Robotic dispensing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalence exam

Tools

Robotic dispensing equipment

Automated dispensing cabinets

Pharmacy information software

Electronic health record (EHR)

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

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician

Contract

Full-Time (36 hours), Evenings/Nights

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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