Pharmacy Tech Specialist I - Full-time - Mercy Joplin
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How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open pharmacy technician jobs in Missouri post a median of $23.73 an hour, the middle half $21.49–$26.90, across 25 jobs that state their pay. Pharmacy technicians employed in Missouri earn a median of $19.28 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Mercy Hospital Joplin
Medicare gives Mercy Hospital Joplin 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Missouri's hospitals average 3.1). 73% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Missouri hospitals by rating.
What Missouri requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician registration, from the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
- National certification: Not required to register. Required only for specific tasks (administering vaccines or medication, Class R remote dispensing, Class Q charitable pharmacy, technology-assisted product verification), by an NCCA-accredited certifier such as PTCB or NHA ExCPT. An employer may also require it.
- Staying active: Registrations are valid for one year and expire annually on May 31.
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 82.6%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.91x · Clicks 42
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 78.0% · Stating an hourly rate 74.6%
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About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
The Pharmacy Technician Specialist I assists pharmacists in preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications and is accountable to the supervising pharmacist who is legally responsible for the care and safety of the patients served by the pharmacy. As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist I, the coworker may engage more complex medication distribution processes, have additional department responsibilities, and/or function in specialized areas of responsibility.
Position Details
Pharmacy Technician Specialist I
Full-Time | Mercy Joplin
Are you a certified or aspiring Pharmacy Technician looking to take your career beyond the basics? Join Mercy Joplin and become part of a collaborative healthcare team where your expertise directly impacts patient care. This role offers the opportunity to expand your skills in advanced pharmacy operations, sterile compounding, automation technology, inventory management, and medication safety while working alongside experienced pharmacists in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Why Mercy Joplin?
✅ Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day
✅ Develop advanced pharmacy skills and specialized knowledge
✅ Gain experience with sterile compounding, chemotherapy preparations, and pharmacy automation technology
✅ Work with a supportive team that values professional growth and continuous learning
✅ Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities to contribute to process improvement and quality initiatives
What You'll Do
As a Pharmacy Technician Specialist I, you'll play a vital role in ensuring safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include:
- Preparing, compounding, and dispensing medications under pharmacist supervision
- Assisting with advanced sterile and non-sterile compounding, including hazardous medications and chemotherapy preparations
- Utilizing EPIC and pharmacy automation technologies to support medication distribution
- Managing inventory, medication storage, and quality assurance processes
- Supporting pharmacists by gathering critical patient information and assisting with medication-related workflows
- Training and mentoring new team members
- Contributing to process improvements that enhance patient safety and operational excellence
What We're Looking For
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Licensure
- Active registration in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, or ability to obtain registration by your first day of employment
Experience
- At least 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
The Ideal Candidate
You thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment, enjoy learning new technologies, and have a strong commitment to accuracy, patient safety, and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work across various pharmacy settings, master advanced pharmacy procedures, and grow your career within one of the region's most respected healthcare organizations.
Join Mercy and Grow Your Pharmacy Career
At Mercy, we're more than a healthcare system. We're a team united by a mission to bring compassionate care and exceptional service to every patient we serve. If you're ready to advance your pharmacy career while making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover how Mercy Joplin can help you take the next step in your pharmacy journey.
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.
From Mercy's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Mercy is a health system with 55 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) acute care and specialty hospitals, more than 1,000 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) physician practice and outpatient locations and 50,000+ (source: Mercy, About Mercy) caregivers in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Source: Mercy, About Mercy
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