Pharmacy Technician - PRN - Nursing Student

Mercy

Lebanon, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Automation Systems, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Epic Systems, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Medications, Nursing, Onboarding, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Pharmacy, Prescription Filling, Quality Assurance, Returns Processing, Sanitation, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program
LOCATION
Lebanon, MO
POSTED
9 days ago

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Pharmacy Technician II assist 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 Tech II 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 (PRN) | Perfect for Nursing Students

Gain Hands-On Clinical Experience While Advancing Your Healthcare Career

Are you a nursing student looking to build valuable hospital experience while working alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals? Join our team as a PRN Pharmacy Technician and play an important role in ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medications.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your clinical knowledge, develop medication management skills, and gain exposure to hospital pharmacy operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

What You'll Do

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support pharmacists in preparing, compounding, dispensing, and delivering medications while helping maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Enter medication and patient information into EPIC as appropriate.
  • Complete department-approved sterile compounding training.
  • Prepare and compound sterile medications when assigned.
  • Retrieve, count, prepare, and package medications for pharmacist verification.
  • Accurately fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.
  • Receive, maintain, and secure pharmacy inventory.
  • Deliver medications to patients and clinical units following pharmacist verification.
  • Prepare medications for delivery or shipment.
  • Retrieve and process returned or unused medications when appropriate.
  • Conduct patient follow-up calls as required.
  • Order, stock, and organize medications and supplies.
  • Follow hazardous waste handling procedures.
  • Assist with quality assurance initiatives and monitor for expired medications.
  • Maintain pharmacy equipment cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Prioritize workload based on patient care needs.
  • Make timely medication deliveries to nursing units.
  • Participate in department meetings, huddles, and team initiatives.
  • Help train and support new pharmacy team members.

Training & Professional Development

We are committed to helping you succeed through comprehensive onboarding and ongoing education.

You will:

  • Complete all required hospital and department-specific training programs.
  • Participate in EPIC training.
  • Attend pharmacy technician orientation and training sessions.
  • Complete required competencies for assigned pharmacy areas.
  • Continue building skills in pharmacy automation, medication safety, and healthcare technology.

What We're Looking For

Education

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Current Nursing Students are strongly encouraged to apply.

Licensure

  • Active registration with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or
  • Willingness to submit registration by your first day of employment, including required fingerprinting and FBI background check.

Experience

  • One year of pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required within six months of hire.

Skills & Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Sound judgment and prioritization abilities.
  • Proficiency with pharmacy technology and automation systems.
  • Knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets and robotic dispensing equipment.
  • Basic troubleshooting abilities for pharmacy technology systems and software.
  • A collaborative, patient-focused approach to care.

Professional Expectations

We value team members who:

  • Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
  • Deliver exceptional service to patients, families, and coworkers.
  • Communicate effectively across departments and shifts.
  • Maintain proper hygiene, appearance, and required personal protective equipment.
  • Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Gain hands-on hospital experience while attending nursing school.
  • Work directly with pharmacists and clinical teams.
  • Build knowledge of medications, patient care, and healthcare operations.
  • Develop skills that strengthen future nursing and healthcare careers.
  • Flexible PRN schedule designed to support your educational goals.

If you're ready to gain valuable healthcare experience and make a meaningful impact on patient care, apply today for our PRN Pharmacy Technician opportunity.

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/