Pharmacy Technician I - Receiving - Full Time

Mercy

Springfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Communication Skills, Credit Processing, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Loading/Unloading, Medications, Nursing, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Prescription Filling, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance Methodology, Receiving Inspection, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Process, Shipping/Receiving, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Training Program
LOCATION
Springfield, MO
POSTED
Today

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 – Receiving (Full Time)

Start Your Day Early and Play a Key Role in Keeping Patient Care Moving

Mercy is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician I – Receiving to join our pharmacy team. This is a full-time, early morning position focused on receiving inventory, unloading delivery trucks, stocking medications and supplies, and maintaining accurate pharmacy inventory levels. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can prioritize tasks effectively, and takes pride in ensuring medications are available when patients need them.

Working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with all federal and state regulations, this role is essential to supporting pharmacy operations and delivering exceptional patient care.

Primary Responsibilities

Receiving & Inventory Management

  • Receive, inspect, and process incoming pharmaceutical shipments and supplies.
  • Unload delivery trucks and transport inventory safely throughout the pharmacy.
  • Stock medications and supplies in designated storage locations while maintaining proper rotation and organization.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with inventory control activities.
  • Ensure the security and proper storage of drugs and pharmacy products.
  • Monitor assigned areas for outdated medications and assist with quality assurance processes.
  • Follow hazardous waste disposal procedures and all safety regulations.

Pharmacy Operations

  • Input data into EPIC as appropriate.
  • Prepare medication orders for pharmacist verification by retrieving, counting, and occasionally compounding medications.
  • Accurately fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Prepare medications for delivery or shipment following pharmacist verification.
  • Deliver medications to nursing units and patient care areas as needed.
  • Retrieve unused medications and process credits when appropriate.
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitization of pharmacy equipment and workspaces.
  • Use sound judgment to prioritize workflow based on patient and departmental needs.

Technology & Workflow

  • Demonstrate proficiency with pharmacy automation technology and workflow management systems.
  • Operate automated dispensing cabinets, robotic dispensing equipment, and other pharmacy technology.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting of pharmacy automation systems and associated software.

Professional Development & Teamwork

  • Complete all required hospital, department, and pharmacy-specific training programs and competencies.
  • Participate in technician orientation and ongoing training activities.
  • Attend departmental meetings and daily huddles.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and between shifts.
  • Demonstrate Mercy’s commitment to exceptional customer service and professional communication.

Qualifications

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure

  • Active registration and good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willingness to submit an application for registration by the first day of employment, including fingerprinting for the FBI background check.

Experience

  • One year of pharmacy-related experience preferred, but not required.

Certifications

  • Successfully complete pharmacy department orientation and required competencies.

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to safely lift, move, and stock inventory received through daily deliveries.
  • Knowledge of pharmacy automation technology and medication distribution processes.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
  • Commitment to accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork.

Why Join Mercy?

This position offers an opportunity to become an integral part of the pharmacy team by ensuring medications and supplies are received, stocked, and available to support patient care. If you enjoy hands-on work, early morning schedules, and keeping operations running efficiently, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule: Full-Time | Early Morning Start Time
Primary Focus: Receiving, unloading trucks, inventory management, and stocking pharmacy medications and supplies.

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.

About the Company

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Mercy

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.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/