Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, under direct supervision. You will enter patient data in EPIC, assist with dispensing, stock inventory, and ensure safe, accurate medication delivery to patients and units.

The role requires a high school diploma, active or eligible State Board registration, and a CPHT certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Active registration with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to obtain by start date, with fingerprints for FBI check.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required within six months of hire.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient and medication information into EPIC.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist review and dispensing.
• Retrieve, count, package, and label medications accurately.
• Assist with sterile compounding preparation and training as applicable.
• Fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Receive, stock, and maintain medication inventory.
• Ensure medication security and proper storage.
• Deliver medications to patients and nursing units after pharmacist verification.
• Prepare medications for delivery or shipment.
• Process returned medications and credits when appropriate.
• Conduct patient follow-up calls as needed.
• Follow hazardous waste, safety, and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor assigned areas for outdated medications.
• Maintain pharmacy equipment and cleanliness standards.
• Prioritize tasks based on patient and operational needs.
• Participate in department meetings, huddles, and training activities.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new coworkers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Pharmacy workflow

Pharmacy tech systems

Organization

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

EPIC

Automated dispensing cabinets

Pharmacy software

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Pharmacy Technician I 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 I follows applicable standards and federal, state & local laws and regulations for the care and safety of the customers and patients served.

Position Details

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Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Pharmacy Technician I 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 I follows applicable standards and federal, state & local laws and regulations for the care and safety of the customers and patients served.

Position Details

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Pharmacy Technician I (Full-Time) | Mercy Springfield

Make a Difference Behind Every Prescription

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician I to join our Pharmacy team. In this role, you'll work alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals to help ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about patient care, and looking to grow your healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will support pharmacy operations while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Entering patient and medication information into EPIC
• Preparing medications for pharmacist review and dispensing
• Retrieving, counting, packaging, and labeling medications accurately
• Assisting with sterile compounding preparation and training as applicable
• Filling medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner
• Receiving, stocking, and maintaining medication inventory
• Ensuring medication security and proper storage
• Delivering medications to patients and nursing units after pharmacist verification
• Preparing medications for delivery or shipment
• Processing returned medications and credits when appropriate
• Conducting patient follow-up calls as needed
• Following hazardous waste, safety, and quality assurance procedures
• Monitoring assigned areas for outdated medications
• Maintaining pharmacy equipment and cleanliness standards
• Prioritizing tasks based on patient and operational needs
• Participating in department meetings, huddles, and training activities
• Assisting with onboarding and training of new coworkers

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Licensure

• Active registration, in good standing, with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or
• Willingness to obtain registration by the first day of employment, including submission of fingerprints for the required FBI background check

Experience

• Previous pharmacy experience preferred but not required

Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required within six months of hire

Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Basic knowledge of pharmacy workflow and medication distribution processes
• Ability to learn and operate pharmacy technology systems, automated dispensing cabinets, and related software
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care

Professional Development

At Mercy, we are committed to helping our coworkers succeed. Team members will:

• Complete hospital-required and department-specific education programs
• Receive EPIC training
• Participate in pharmacy department orientation and training
• Complete required competencies for assigned work areas
• Engage in ongoing learning and development opportunities

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, you'll be part of a compassionate team that puts patients first. We value collaboration, integrity, service excellence, and professional growth. Every day, you'll play an important role in supporting patient care and improving lives.

Position Details

Position: Pharmacy Technician I

Schedule: Full-Time

Location: Mercy Springfield

All other duties as assigned.

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.