Pharmacy Technician II

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital - St. Louis is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities include adhering to all laws and Mercy policies to ensure patient safety and high-quality care. The position requires MO Board of Pharmacy registration or eligibility, fingerprint background checks, and 1–3 years of relevant experience depending on Tech level, with CPhT certification preferred

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent for Tech I–III.
• Licensure: MO Board of Pharmacy registration or eligibility; fingerprints for FBI background check.
• Certifications: CPhT (PTCB) preferred/required for Tech II/III.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications.
• Follow federal, state and local regulations to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Adhere to department orientation and Mercy policies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Missouri Board of Pharmacy registration or eligibility

CPhT certification (PTCB)

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Mercy Hospital - St. Louis

Full-Time

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.

Qualifications

Tech I

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.
• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the Missouri 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.
• Experience: 1-year relevant pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
• Other: Successfully complete pharmacy department orientation.

Tech II

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.
• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the Missouri 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.
• Experience: 1-year relevant pharmacy experience required; 2 years preferred.
• Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Tech III

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalence exam.
• Licensure: Actively registered, in good standing, with the Missouri 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.
• Experience: 3-year relevant pharmacy experience required
• Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

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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