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Pharmacy Tech I

Community Health Systems

Poplar Bluff, MOFull-timeSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Poplar Bluff, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician supports safe pharmaceutical care by assisting with medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory management. The role works under pharmacist supervision, maintains records and regulatory compliance, supports quality assurance and pharmacy equipment, and collaborates with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. The posting seeks 0–2 years of hospital pharmacy experience and prefers Certified Pharmacy Technician certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medication PreparationMedication DispensingCompoundingRegulatory ComplianceSafety StandardsInventory ManagementPharmacy Equipment OperationTroubleshootingCommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizationAdaptabilityTask PrioritizationPharmacy SoftwareBasic Computer Skills

Qualifications

0-2 Years Hospital Pharmacy ExperienceCertified Pharmacy Technician

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Pharmacy Tech

Shift: Full Time Days, Monday-Friday

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

  • Life Insurance

  • 401(k) with matching

  • Student Loan Repayment: Up to $10,000

  • Educational Assistance

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

  • Paid Time Off Available

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician supports the delivery of safe and effective pharmaceutical care by assisting in medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management. This role ensures the smooth operation of the pharmacy by maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, providing excellent customer service, and supporting healthcare professionals in delivering optimal patient care.

Essential Functions

  • Assists in the preparation and dispensing of medications, including compounding, labeling, and verifying medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

  • Maintains accurate inventory levels by monitoring stock, ordering supplies, and conducting regular inventory audits to ensure the availability of medications and pharmacy supplies.

  • Provides excellent customer service by answering questions from patients and healthcare staff regarding medications and pharmacy services, ensuring a positive experience.

  • Maintains accurate records of medication orders, dispensing activities, and inventory transactions in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Participates in quality assurance activities, including medication storage checks and compliance with safety standards, to promote safe medication practices.

  • Ensures that pharmacy equipment is functioning properly and assist in troubleshooting any issues that arise.

  • Works closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication and coordinate patient care.

  • Stays current with pharmacy practices and participate in ongoing training and educational opportunities.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of experience in a hospital Pharmacy required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical practices including medication preparation, dispensing, and compounding under supervision.

  • Understanding of regulatory compliance and safety standards, including HIPAA, OSHA, and state/federal pharmacy laws.

  • Proficiency in inventory management techniques to maintain accurate stock levels and timely ordering of medications and supplies.

  • Ability to operate pharmacy equipment and troubleshoot minor technical issues effectively.

  • Strong communication skills to provide excellent customer service and collaborate with healthcare professionals.

  • Detail-oriented and organized to ensure accuracy in medication labeling, documentation, and compliance activities.

  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively to support patient care needs.

  • Proficiency with pharmacy-related software and basic computer skills for managing records, orders, and patient information.

Licenses and Certifications

  • PHAR-C - Certified Pharmacy Tech preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,567 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$47–72K/yr216 salary ranges
  • Missouri median$17–28/hr229 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 303 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Missouri and 13,567 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Missouri
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 2,594 postings).
Education
188 of the 13,567 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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