Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Milton, Georgia
The Pharmacy Technician will accurately process, fill, and label prescriptions while managing prior authorizations and maintaining medication inventory under pharmacist supervision. Key duties also involve patient engagement through medication synchronization and follow-up calls, and assisting pharmacists with clinical services like immunizations.
As a Pharmacy Technician in our community pharmacy, you will play a vital role in supporting both the pharmacy team and the patients we serve. Your responsibilities will extend beyond traditional prescription dispensing to include patient-centered, proactive care. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, including certification to provide immunizations.
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: PRN (as needed)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately process, fill and label prescriptions for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Initiate, follow-up, and obtain Prior Authorizations.
Prepare, send, and receive orders for medications and supplies; maintain inventory, ensuring medications are purchased and stored properly.
Assist pharmacists in delivering enhanced clinical services, including immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), and chronic disease management.
Document patient care activities and coordinate with the broader healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
Engage in proactive care strategies, identifying potential health issues early and working with pharmacists to implement preventative care measures.
Obtain certification to administer immunizations, expanding your role in providing supervised direct patient care.
Maintain petty cash and change fund balances.
Proficiently handle all transactions at the point of sale.
Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the pharmacist.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred.
Experience in a community pharmacy setting is preferred.
$19.40 - $28.13
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://careers.mercyhealthsystem.org/jobs]. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/join-our-team/benefits/] for more details.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates must possess a Pharmacy Technician Licensure and be Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or certified through NHA, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. The role requires strong communication, multitasking abilities, proficiency in pharmacy software, and a willingness to obtain immunization certification.
Market context
In Georgia, pharmacy roles in heart and vascular settings are typically competitive because employers look for advanced clinical training, an active Georgia pharmacist license, and experience with the relevant patient population. Demand is often strongest where medication management is closely tied to specialty care and interdisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your residency or fellowship background aligns with the specialty before applying.