Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianIt's more than a career, it's a callingMO-SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights:Join a team where your work matters – every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and families. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to work closely with various teams will help create a safer, smoother care experience. If you want to grow in a collaborative care setting, this role is perfect for you.Department: PharmacySchedule: Fixed schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (The pharmacy is closed on Sundays.) Technicians are scheduled for 40 hours per week during open hours. Each technician is scheduled to work one Saturday every three weeks.On those Saturdays, technicians will work four 9-hour shifts (either 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break or 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM) with one day off during the week and a 4-hour shift on Saturday. If not scheduled for Saturday, shifts are either 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, or 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. There is no on-call requirement. Position is fully on-site.Skills & Matching Criteria:Sharp attention to detailStrong teamwork capabilitiesProficiency with pharmacy management softwarePharmacy experience is preferredExcellent customer serviceJob Summary:Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, assists in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications. This entry-level pharmacy position is responsible for learning and assisting with non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, operating pharmacy automation systems, and maintaining accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulatory standards.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for non-sterile compounding, checking, dispensing, and delivery.Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation to ensure medications are secured and in-date in their area of use.Supports inventory management activities that include receipt, storage, security, and inspection. Ensures that inventory areas are clean, and that inventory is rotated, in-date and properly labeled.Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards. Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures. Promotes a safe practice environment and reports safety events when they occur.Provides excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.EXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: MissouriPharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 3902020037 Retail Pharmacy CSM Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.