Pharmacy Technician I - PRN - Days

Mercy

Springfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Epic Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Hospital, Inventory Management, License Management, Medical Records, Medications, Nursing, Onboarding, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Patient Follow-up, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Prescription Filling, Quality Assurance, Returns Processing, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Time Management
LOCATION
Springfield, MO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 Tech I - PRN - Days | Mercy Springfield

Make a Difference Behind Every Prescription

Mercy Springfield is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Tech I to join our Pharmacy team on the day shift. In this role, you'll work alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals to help provide safe, accurate, and timely medication services to our patients. If you're detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to grow your healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Pharmacy Tech I, you will support pharmacy operations while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all federal and state 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

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • 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

At Mercy, we invest in the success of our coworkers. Team members will:

  • 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 mission-driven team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Every medication prepared, every order filled, and every patient served contributes to our commitment to bringing healing and hope to the communities we serve.

Position Details

Position: Pharmacy Tech I

Schedule: PRN (As Needed) - Days

Location: Mercy Springfield

Join a team that makes a difference every day. Apply today.

All other duties as assigned.

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/