BJC HealthCare·Saint Peters, Missouri
The role involves preparing and distributing medications, including complex sterile and non-sterile compounding, to support safe pharmacy operations. Additionally, the technician serves as a department resource for training, inventory management, and maintaining quality assurance standards.
Are you a nationally certified Pharmacy Technician looking to take the next step in your career?
Barnes-Jewish St.
Peters Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician III to join our supportive and collaborative pharmacy team.
In this advanced role, you will have the opportunity to provide medications to a diverse patient population while supporting safe and efficient pharmacy operations.
Responsibilities include sterile and non-sterile compounding, medication preparation and distribution, and working closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient care.
If you're passionate about expanding your skills, making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, and growing your career in a dynamic healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Mon - Fri Days Weekend and Holiday rotation
Barnes-Jewish St.
Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St.
Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties.
The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St.
Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women’s Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.
Barnes-Jewish St.
Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification.
Additionally, the hospital’s medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology.
Barnes-Jewish St.
Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.
At Barnes-Jewish St.
Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families.
The inpatient pharmacy team provides pharmacy services to all areas of the hospital.
Role Purpose The Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient 3, under the direct supervision a of staff pharmacist and according to standard procedures, provides cross coverage for multiple technician competencies or responsibilities within a focus area. This position serves as a department resource to answer questions and assists in resolving more complex issues. This position's responsibilities may include preparing medication orders, assisting in dispensing and transporting medications, conducting complex sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, inventory management, training, the use of various automated/electronic systems, and maintaining the required documentation & records.
Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance. Assists in the preparation of medication orders, to include workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding. Supports various inventory activities, to include inventory storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness. Assumes primary responsibility for a specific task, function or area of specialty, to include training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, as well as use of electronic/automated systems. Pursues proficiency in the preparation of complex sterile compounds; seeks out other advanced skills and/or additional responsibilities. Performs multiple technician responsibilities across the pharmacy or assumes primary responsibility for a focus area, which includes training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, and proficiency in associated electronic/automated systems; focus areas could also include complex sterile or non-sterile compounding, quality assurance inspections, repackaging, system and automation maintenance, and process/policy improvement. Minimum Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED Experience 2-5 years Supervisor Experience No Experience Licenses & Certifications State Bd Pharm Registration Pharmacy Tech Certification Preferred Requirements Experience 5-10 years
Benefits: and Legal Statement
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, State Board of Pharmacy registration, and Pharmacy Technician certification. A minimum of 2-5 years of experience is required, with 5-10 years preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, inpatient pharmacy technician roles are commonly tied to hospital and health-system staffing needs, where employers look for technicians who can support medication preparation, inventory, and workflow in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role is competitive because it requires state registration, national certification, and several years of experience, so candidates should verify their credentials and hospital experience before applying. The requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and decide whether to move forward.