Pharmacy Technician I - Part Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan match

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Technician I to join our Pharmacy team. In this role, you'll work alongside pharmacists to help ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services.

Mercy Springfield provides supervision under a licensed pharmacist, EPIC data entry, inventory management, and opportunities for ongoing education and growth within the Mercy system.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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• Monitoring assigned areas for outdated medications.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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job Description

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.

Additional Job Description

Pharmacy Technician I (Part-Time) | Mercy Springfield

Make a Difference Behind Every Prescription

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Part-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

• 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

• 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.

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.

Position Details

Position: Pharmacy Technician I
Schedule: Part-Time
Location: Mercy Springfield