Pharmacy Technician Overnight Full time
Springfield, VT - USA
Job Summary
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to advance your career in a fast-paced hospital environment Join our overnight pharmacy team and play a critical role in supporting patient care ensuring medication safety and helping clinicians deliver exceptional outcomes.
As a Pharmacy Technician you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist assisting with medication preparation compounding dispensing inventory management and medication delivery while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy quality and compliance.
- Enter and maintain medication data within EPIC.
- Prepare compound and dispense medications according to pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements.
- Complete sterile compounding training and prepare sterile chemotherapy and hazardous medication preparations as appropriate.
- Retrieve count package and prepare medications for pharmacist verification.
- Accurately fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Prepare medications for delivery shipping curbside pickup or home delivery when required.
- Receive stock and maintain pharmaceutical inventory.
- Ensure medication security and compliance with storage requirements.
- Retrieve and process unused medications for appropriate credit.
- Monitor assigned areas for expired medications and maintain quality assurance standards.
- Follow hazardous waste procedures and maintain the cleanliness and safety of equipment and work areas.
- Assist with medication delivery to patient care areas and customers.
- Complete patient follow-up calls when appropriate.
- Prioritize tasks effectively based on patient needs and operational demands.
- Deliver exceptional customer service with every interaction.
- Participate in departmental meetings huddles and process improvement initiatives.
- Collect data for medication-use evaluations and performance improvement projects.
- Assist in training and onboarding new pharmacy team members.
- Communicate effectively between shifts to ensure seamless operations and patient care.
- Complete department orientation and technician training programs.
- Meet all hospital and department-specific competency and education requirements.
- Complete EPIC training and pharmacy work-area competencies.
- Successfully complete department-approved sterile compounding training.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent experience required.
- Active registration and good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willingness to obtain registration by the first day of employment including completion of the required FBI fingerprint background check.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required within six months of hire.
Were looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Advanced knowledge of pharmacy dispensing and compounding procedures.
- Experience with pharmacy automation systems robotic dispensing equipment and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records pharmacy software and communication tools.
- Strong understanding of inventory control prescription adjudication copay assistance financial assistance programs and point-of-sale processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot pharmacy technology and related software.
- Ability to interpret medical information laboratory values and other patient-related data to support pharmacist decision-making.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under time constraints.
- Excellent communication customer service and teamwork skills.
- The ability to train and mentor new pharmacy team members.
Successful team members:
- Adhere to all organizational policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate professionalism accountability and exceptional customer service.
- Maintain positive working relationships with patients providers and colleagues.
- Follow all dress code hygiene personal protective equipment and safety requirements.
- Contribute to a culture focused on quality safety and patient-centered care.
This is more than a Pharmacy Technician positionits an opportunity to be part of a dedicated healthcare team that makes a difference every day. If you thrive in a collaborative environment value precision and patient safety and want to grow your career in hospital pharmacy we encourage you to 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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.