Pharmacy Technician I PRN Days

Mercy Springfield is seeking a PRN Pharmacy Tech I to join our Pharmacy team on the day shift. In this role youll work alongside pharmacists and healthcare professionals to help provide safe accurate and timely medication services to our patients. If youre detail-oriented compassionate and ready to grow your healthcare career wed love to hear from you.

As a Pharmacy Tech I you will support pharmacy operations while working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with all federal and state 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• Monitoring assigned areas for outdated medications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 invest in the success of our coworkers. 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 mission-driven team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. Every medication prepared every order filled and every patient served contributes to our commitment to bringing healing and hope to the communities we serve.

Position: Pharmacy Tech I
Schedule: PRN (As Needed) - Days
Location: Mercy Springfield

Join a team that makes a difference every day. Apply today.

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