Pharmacy Technician - Part-time - Days and Weekends
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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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Workplace injuries
Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield reported 216 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 7,559,825 hours worked: 5.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 11 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Mercy Hospital Springfield
Medicare gives Mercy Hospital Springfield 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Missouri's hospitals average 3.1). 74% 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 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
Copilot said:
Pharmacy Technician I (Part-Time | Days & Weekends)
Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact on patient care every day? Join our pharmacy team and play a vital role in ensuring patients receive the medications they need safely, accurately, and on time. Whether you're an experienced pharmacy technician or looking to grow your healthcare career, this is an opportunity to work alongside dedicated pharmacists and healthcare professionals in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day.
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced pharmacy technology, automation systems, and EPIC.
- Work in a collaborative, supportive healthcare environment.
- Build valuable skills and advance your pharmacy career.
- Flexible part-time schedule with day and weekend shifts.
What You'll Do
As a Pharmacy Technician I , you'll work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist while supporting medication preparation, inventory management, and patient care operations. Key responsibilities include:
- Enter and manage medication-related information in EPIC .
- Prepare medication orders by retrieving, counting, packaging, and occasionally compounding medications.
- Accurately fill prescriptions and medication orders in a timely manner.
- Receive, stock, secure, and maintain pharmacy inventory.
- Prepare medications for delivery or shipment following pharmacist verification.
- Deliver medications to patient care areas and nursing units promptly.
- Retrieve and process unused medications when appropriate.
- Follow hazardous waste, quality assurance, and medication safety protocols.
- Monitor assigned areas for outdated medications and maintain equipment cleanliness and sanitization.
- Utilize sound judgment to prioritize tasks based on patient needs.
- Participate in department meetings, huddles, training programs, and continuing education activities.
- Demonstrate exceptional professionalism, communication, and customer service with patients and colleagues.
- Support pharmacy operations and perform additional duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Active Pharmacy Technician registration in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy, or willingness to apply and obtain registration by your first day of employment.
- Ability to complete fingerprinting and FBI background check requirements.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience with pharmacy software, automation systems, or healthcare technology platforms.
- Knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, robotic dispensing systems, and pharmacy workflow management tools.
Success in This Role
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and passionate about delivering excellent patient care. You'll thrive if you enjoy working as part of a team, embrace technology, and take pride in accuracy, safety, and service excellence.
Join us and help provide the safe, compassionate care our patients depend on every day. 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.
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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