We're a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

The Pharmacy Student works under the supervision and guidance of Mercy Pharmacists. The Student assists with the day-to-day inpatient and clinical pharmacy operations. The duties include IV preparation, compounding medications, order verification, picking medications, loading Omnicell machines, wasping medications, packaging medications, buying, assisting with clinical pharmacy functions, pulling out-of-date medications, answering nursing and medical staff questions, documenting clinical interventions in Pharmacy OneSource and other duties as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Must have in-house training in IV preparation and sterile technique within 3 months of hire. Must have 3 years of school completed or successful completion of the foreign Pharmacist Graduate Equivalency exam.

• Licensure: Requires valid Pharmacy Technician License to be registered with Missouri State Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.

• Experience: Must have at least one year of pharmacy technician experience in our healthcare system or have at least five (5) years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital setting.

• Certification/Registration: Requires being registered by the National Pharmacy Technician Association as a Certified Pharmacy Technician and keeping this certification current. Must also have passed all written and practical exams in accordance with achievement program.

• Skills & Knowledge:

  • Must be able to exhibit a higher command of job skills and be willing to train other technicians in applicable areas (if hired in as a Senior Technician, must strive to get higher command of job skills and be willing to train other technicians in applicable area).

  • Must have all medications and preparations checked by a registered pharmacist before it is dispensed.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.