Pharmacy Technician I - PRN - Evenings and Weekends

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 - Part-Time Evenings & Weekends | Mercy Springfield

Make a Difference Behind Every Prescription

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Tech I to join our Pharmacy team during evening and weekend shifts . 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• Monitoring assigned areas for outdated medications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

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: Part-Time | Evenings & Weekends
Location: Mercy Springfield

If you're looking for a flexible part-time opportunity where you can build your pharmacy career while making a meaningful impact on patient care, apply today and join the Mercy team.

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.