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.
Are you a detail-oriented healthcare professional who is passionate about helping others? Join our pharmacy team as a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician I and play a critical role in ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you'll support pharmacy operations while contributing to exceptional patient care every day.
As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will:
Enter and maintain accurate medication information in EPIC.
Prepare medications for pharmacist review by retrieving, counting, packaging, and, when appropriate, compounding medications.
Accurately fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.
Receive, maintain, and secure pharmacy inventory.
Prepare medications for delivery or shipment following pharmacist verification.
Deliver medications to patient care areas and nursing units promptly.
Process returned medications and patient credits when appropriate.
Follow hazardous waste handling procedures and pharmacy safety standards.
Monitor assigned areas for outdated medications and support quality assurance initiatives.
Maintain pharmacy equipment, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.
Prioritize responsibilities based on patient and departmental needs.
Participate in department meetings, huddles, and ongoing professional development activities.
Complete all hospital-wide and department-specific education and competency requirements.
Participate in pharmacy technician orientation and training programs.
Complete all required pharmacy competencies for assigned work areas.
Successfully complete EPIC and/or Willow training as applicable.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
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 fingerprint submission for an FBI background check.
Successful completion of pharmacy department orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Knowledge of pharmacy automation technology, robotic dispensing equipment, and automated dispensing cabinets.
Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of pharmacy technology and software systems.
Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
Full-time stability and career growth opportunities
Ongoing training and professional development
Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes
Work alongside experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals
If you're ready to build a rewarding career in healthcare while helping patients receive the care they need, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
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.
Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.