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Pharmacy Technician, Sterile Compounding - Days

MU Health Care logoMU Health Care$22–$34.74/hrColumbia, MOFull-time, Day JobPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night
  • $1,500 sign-on bonus
  • Get certified after hire
  • Days

How this pay compares

This posting states $22–$34.74 an hour. 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, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. 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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About the job

Shift : Primarily Monday – Friday Days

Department : Pharmacy

Compensation

  • Base Pay Range: $22 - $34.74 per hour, based on experience
  • Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

ABOUT THE JOB

Join our dynamic MU Hospital Pharmacy team as a sterile compounding pharmacy technician, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our patients in the hospital. Our University Hospital Pharmacy location is located within the main University Hospital campus and we partner with other healthcare professionals to improve the lives of our patients.

In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you’ll be the friendly face that provides medication to other health care professionals for patient administration, ensuring their pharmacy experience is smooth and supportive. You will assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications, including USP 797 & USP 800 compounded sterile products, and manage inventory while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals. We value your ability to communicate effectively with health care providers and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction.

If you are looking to begin a career in healthcare this is the ideal opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career as we provide on the job training. Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well-being will thrive, and you'll be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

  • Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
  • Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
  • Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
  • Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
  • See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepare sterile compounded medications in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 guidelines.

Perform daily and monthly cleanroom and equipment maintenance as described in USP 797, USP 800, and department policies and procedures. Maintain organized inventory of compounding supplies, medications, and personal protective equipment.

Accurately calculate and measure medications for prescription orders.

Document compounding activities including product preparation, dispensing, and quality assurance.

Ensure compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations including hazardous medications.

Adhere to safety protocols including personal protective equipment use and handling hazardous medications.

Perform all other duties of a pharmacy technician.

Complete all assigned competencies including but not limited to required media fill and gloved fingertip sampling.

Train pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel in sterile compounding areas.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of college or one (1) year of experience. Experience with sterile compounding technology and automated compounding devices. Two (2) years of healthcare experience. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

From MU Health Care's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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