Pharmacy Student - Mercy Pharmacy Fenton

Mercy

Fenton, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Asepsis, Communication Skills, Credit Processing, Distribution Control, Dosage Forms, Equipment Safety, Establish Priorities, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Insurance Documentation, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Medications, Nursing, Onboarding, Operational Support, Patient Care, People Management, Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Resource Utilization, Safety Process, Staff Training, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
LOCATION
Fenton, MO
POSTED
2 days ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

Supports and assists the Pharmacist in the preparation, distribution, and inventory control of medication and performs other duties as necessary for the provision of patient-focused pharmacy services. Assists with training of pharmacy technicians, has been trained and is a resource person for dispensing cabinets, helps with floor stock inspections, has an active role in improving workflow. The certified technician will not have supervisory duties over other technicians but will be a resource person for entry-level technicians. The pharmacist will check all medications and preparations before they are dispensed. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Typical work shifts include 1 evening a week and at least 1 weekend per month on a PRN basis.

Position Details:

Pharmacy Student (PRN)

Location: Mercy Pharmacy – Fenton
Schedule: PRN | Typically 1 evening per week and at least 1 weekend per month

Overview

The Pharmacy Student supports and assists the Pharmacist in the preparation, distribution, and inventory control of medications while providing patient-focused pharmacy services. This role offers hands-on experience in inpatient pharmacy operations and supports workflow improvement, medication safety, and service excellence in alignment with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

The Pharmacy Student acts as a resource for pharmacy technicians, assists with training, supports automated dispensing cabinets, and contributes to inventory management and quality assurance activities. All medications and preparations will be checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.

Key Responsibilities

Medication Preparation & Distribution

  • Prepare medication orders for pharmacist verification by retrieving, counting, measuring, and occasionally mixing medications.
  • Accurately fill medication orders in a timely manner.
  • Perform accurate calculations for oral, IV, and topical dosage forms.
  • Prepare and compound sterile IV medications, including total parenteral nutrition (TPN), using aseptic technique.
  • Deliver medications to nursing units after pharmacist verification.
  • Prepack medications and process credits and stock.

Inventory & Safety

  • Receive, store, secure, and maintain medication inventory.
  • Retrieve and process medication credits from patient care areas.
  • Check assigned areas for expired or outdated medications.
  • Ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
  • Follow hazardous waste and safety procedures.
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitization of equipment.

Workflow & Coordination of Services

  • Coordinate workflow through timely communication with pharmacists, technicians, nursing staff, and other departments.
  • Use sound judgment to prioritize tasks based on patient care needs.
  • Assist in other pharmacy areas when additional coverage is needed.
  • Take an active role in onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.

Communication & Professional Practice

  • Communicate effectively with coworkers and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Properly relay information between shifts.
  • Answer telephone calls professionally and appropriately.
  • Attend departmental meetings as scheduled.
  • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with policies and procedures.

Technology & Equipment

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge and use of pharmacy technologies, including:
    • IV compounding equipment
    • Robotic dispensing systems
    • Packaging equipment
    • Automated dispensing cabinets

Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintain workload records, temperature logs, and other quality assurance documentation.
  • Suggest ideas to improve workflow, efficiency, and utilization of staff resources.
  • Follow departmental policies and procedures consistently.

Qualifications

Education

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Pharmacy
  • Must be in 5th year of pharmacy program

Licensure

  • Valid Pharmacy Intern or Pharmacy Technician License (as applicable)
  • Registered with the State Board of Pharmacy and in good standing

Experience

  • Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required

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.

About the Company

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Mercy

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/