Pharmacy Tech Specialist I - Full-time - Mercy Joplin

Mercy • Joplin, MO

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Specialist I assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications and is accountable to the supervising pharmacist, who is legally responsible for the care and safety of patients served by the pharmacy. The role may involve more complex medication distribution processes, additional department responsibilities, and specialized areas of responsibility.

At Mercy Joplin, this position supports safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery throughout the hospital. The technician works alongside pharmacists in a fast-paced hospital environment and may develop skills in advanced pharmacy operations, sterile compounding, automation technology, inventory management, and medication safety. The role may work across various pharmacy settings and contribute to process improvement and quality initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active registration in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, or ability to obtain registration by the first day of employment.
• At least 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist with advanced sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous medications and chemotherapy preparations.
• Use EPIC and pharmacy automation technologies to support medication distribution.
• Manage inventory, medication storage, and quality assurance processes.
• Support pharmacists by gathering critical patient information and assisting with medication-related workflows.
• Train and mentor new team members.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance patient safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED