Pharmacy Technician I Part Time

Additional Job Description

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Technician I to join our Pharmacy this role youll work alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals to help ensure patients receive safe accurate and timely medication services. If youre detail-oriented passionate about patient care and looking to grow your healthcare career wed love to hear from you.

As a Pharmacy Technician I you will support pharmacy operations while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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• Monitoring assigned areas for outdated medications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

• 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

• Previous pharmacy experience preferred but not required

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

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• 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

At Mercy we are committed to helping our coworkers succeed. Team members will:

• Complete hospital-required and department-specific education programs
• Receive EPIC training
• Participate in pharmacy department orientation and training
• Complete required competencies for assigned work areas
• Engage in ongoing learning and development opportunities

At Mercy youll be part of a compassionate team that puts patients first. We value collaboration integrity service excellence and professional growth. Every day youll play an important role in supporting patient care and improving lives.

Position: Pharmacy Technician I
Schedule: Part-Time
Location: Mercy Springfield

Apply today and begin a rewarding career with Mercy.

All other duties as assigned.

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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.