Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Days

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 (Full-Time)

Build Your Career While Making a Difference in Patient Care

Are you a detail-oriented healthcare professional who is passionate about helping others? Join our pharmacy team as a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician I and play a critical role in ensuring patients receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services. Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you'll support pharmacy operations while contributing to exceptional patient care every day.

What You'll Do

As a Pharmacy Technician I, you will:

• Enter and maintain accurate medication information in EPIC.

• Prepare medications for pharmacist review by retrieving, counting, packaging, and, when appropriate, compounding medications.

• Accurately fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.

• Receive, maintain, and secure pharmacy inventory.

• Prepare medications for delivery or shipment following pharmacist verification.

• Deliver medications to patient care areas and nursing units promptly.

• Process returned medications and patient credits when appropriate.

• Follow hazardous waste handling procedures and pharmacy safety standards.

• Monitor assigned areas for outdated medications and support quality assurance initiatives.

• Maintain pharmacy equipment, cleanliness, and sanitation standards.

• Prioritize responsibilities based on patient and departmental needs.

• Participate in department meetings, huddles, and ongoing professional development activities.

Training & Professional Development

• Complete all hospital-wide and department-specific education and competency requirements.

• Participate in pharmacy technician orientation and training programs.

• Complete all required pharmacy competencies for assigned work areas.

• Successfully complete EPIC and/or Willow training as applicable.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 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 fingerprint submission for an FBI background check.

• Successful completion of pharmacy department orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills for Success

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Knowledge of pharmacy automation technology, robotic dispensing equipment, and automated dispensing cabinets.

• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of pharmacy technology and software systems.

• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

Why Join Our Team?

• Full-time stability and career growth opportunities

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Collaborative and supportive healthcare environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes

• Work alongside experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals

If you're ready to build a rewarding career in healthcare while helping patients receive the care they need, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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.