Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time
About The Position
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. Mercy Springfield is seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician I to join our Pharmacy team. In this role, you'll work alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals to help ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services. If you're detail-oriented, passionate about patient care, and looking to grow your healthcare career, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- 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
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required within six months of hire
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Previous pharmacy experience preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- 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
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid time off
- tuition support
- matched retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
