Pharmacy Technician I — Growth, Training & Impact

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• Monitor assigned areas for outdated medications.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

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.