Pharmacy Technician Days Part-time

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 I (Part-Time) Mercy Springfield

Make a Difference Behind Every Prescription

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Technician I to join our Pharmacy this role youll work alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals to help ensure patients receive safe accurate and timely medication services. If youre detail-oriented passionate about patient care and looking to grow your healthcare career wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Do

As a Pharmacy Technician I you will support pharmacy operations while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal 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• Monitoring assigned areas for outdated medications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 are committed to helping our coworkers succeed. 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 youll be part of a compassionate team that puts patients first. We value collaboration integrity service excellence and professional growth. Every day youll play an important role in supporting patient care and improving lives.

Position Details

Position: Pharmacy Technician I
Schedule: Part-Time
Location: Mercy Springfield

Apply today and begin a rewarding career with Mercy.

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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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.

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