Pharmacy Technician (Retail) - Mercy Pharmacy Kennerly
Mercy2 openings in Mercy Hospital SouthFull time / Part timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every nightOpen in 1 location
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Missouri
2 openMercy Hospital South (opens on this page)
Full time · Posted 1w ago
Mercy Hospital South (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 2w ago
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 St Louis in Saint Louis reported 189 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,377,615 hours worked: 4.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 8 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.
Wage and Hour record
The Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division found $54,547 in back wages to 61 workers (most of it unpaid overtime), findings for 15 Jun 2019 to 14 Jun 2021, at Mercy Hospitals East Communities (trading as Mercy Hospital Saint Louis) in St. Louis, MO. The employer agreed to pay the back wages; the record does not say whether the practice continues, so ask how overtime and travel time are paid. Back wages at healthcare employers.
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!
Job Profile Summary
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
Mercy Pharmacy South
Full Time
The Pharmacy Technician 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 follows applicable standards and federal, state & local laws and regulations for the care and safety of the customers and patients served.
Qualifications
Tech I
- Education : High School Diploma or equivalence exam.
- Licensure : Actively registered, in good standing, with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or willing to submit application for registration by first day of work. This includes submitting fingerprints for FBI background check.
- Experience : 1-year relevant pharmacy experience preferred but not required.
- Other : Successfully complete pharmacy department orientation.
Tech II
- Experience : 1-year relevant pharmacy experience required; 2 years preferred.
- Certifications : Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Tech III
- Experience : 3-year relevant pharmacy experience required
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 for Mercy Hospital South, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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