Pharmacy Technician - Mercy Ballas - Center for Multispecialty Care

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Pharmacy Technician at Mercy Ballas Center for Multispecialty Care in Missouri. The role supports pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Full-time position (40 hours) with responsibilities including licensure maintenance, orientation completion, and patient safety oversight. Training will align with Tech I/II/III requirements and certification standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure: Actively registered with Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit registration by first day of work (fingerprints for FBI background check).
• Experience: 1 year relevant pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
• Certifications: CPhT (Tech II/III) per PTCB where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications.
• Follows laws and regulations for patient safety and care.
• Completes required orientation and maintains licensure requirements.

Skills

Compassion

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

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:

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Mercy Ballas Center for Multispecialty Care

Schedule/Hours

Full time (40 hrs)

The Pharmacy Technician 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 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).

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment.

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.