Sterile Processing Jobs in Springfield, MO (NOW HIRING)

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to advance your career in a fast-paced hospital environment? Join our overnight pharmacy team and play a critical role in supporting patient care, ensuring medication safety, and helping clinicians deliver exceptional outcomes.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assisting with medication preparation, compounding, dispensing, inventory management, and medication delivery while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and compliance.

• Enter and maintain medication data within EPIC.
• Prepare, compound, and dispense medications according to pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements.
• Complete sterile compounding training and prepare sterile, chemotherapy, and hazardous medication preparations as appropriate.
• Retrieve, count, package, and prepare medications for pharmacist verification.
• Accurately fill medication orders and prescriptions in a timely manner.
• Prepare medications for delivery, shipping, curbside pickup, or home delivery when required.

• Receive, stock, and maintain pharmaceutical inventory.
• Ensure medication security and compliance with storage requirements.
• Retrieve and process unused medications for appropriate credit.
• Monitor assigned areas for expired medications and maintain quality assurance standards.
• Follow hazardous waste procedures and maintain the cleanliness and safety of equipment and work areas.

• Assist with medication delivery to patient care areas and customers.
• Complete patient follow-up calls when appropriate.
• Prioritize tasks effectively based on patient needs and operational demands.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with every interaction.

• Participate in departmental meetings, huddles, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collect data for medication-use evaluations and performance improvement projects.
• Assist in training and onboarding new pharmacy team members.
• Communicate effectively between shifts to ensure seamless operations and patient care.

• Complete department orientation and technician training programs.
• Meet all hospital and department-specific competency and education requirements.
• Complete EPIC training and pharmacy work-area competencies.
• Successfully complete department-approved sterile compounding training.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience or equivalent experience required.

• Active registration and good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, or willingness to obtain registration by the first day of employment, including completion of the required FBI fingerprint background check.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required within six months of hire.

We're looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Advanced knowledge of pharmacy dispensing and compounding procedures.
• Experience with pharmacy automation systems, robotic dispensing equipment, and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Proficiency with EPIC, electronic health records, pharmacy software, and communication tools.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, prescription adjudication, copay assistance, financial assistance programs, and point-of-sale processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot pharmacy technology and related software.
• Ability to interpret medical information, laboratory values, and other patient-related data to support pharmacist decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under time constraints.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
• The ability to train and mentor new pharmacy team members.

Successful team members:

• Adhere to all organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
• Maintain positive working relationships with patients, providers, and colleagues.
• Follow all dress code, hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safety requirements.
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, safety, and patient-centered care.

This is more than a Pharmacy Technician position—it's an opportunity to be part of a dedicated healthcare team that makes a difference every day. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, value precision and patient safety, and want to grow your career in hospital pharmacy, we encourage you to apply today.