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Pharmacy Technician, Acute Care

University of Missouri Health Care·Columbia, Missouri

$17 - $30/hrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 7 days ago
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Pharmacy Technician, Acute Care · $17 - $30/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -24% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in Columbia, Missouri ($22.00/hr)
  • 9 similar openings in the Columbia area · median $22.00/hr
$16.68/hr · p10p90 · $75.00/hr
this role: $16.68/hrmedian $22.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted pharmacy roles in Columbia, Missouri rates. This role sits in the 5th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 24% below the Columbia, Missouri median for pharmacy roles.

The pharmacy technician will prepare, dispense, and distribute medications while maintaining inventory and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. They are also responsible for conducting quality assurance inspections and preparing sterile dosage forms under the direction of a pharmacist.

Shift

  • Monday - Friday 3pm – 11:30pm; Every other weekend Saturday – Sunday 3pm – 11:30pm (shifts will be within these days/times)
  • Department:
  • Pharmacy
  • Compensation: ·
  • Base
  • Pay
  • Range: o $16.68 - $26.31 per hour, based on experience o
  • CERTIFIED: $19.15 - $30.23 per hour, based on experience ·
  • Shift
  • Differentials: o Additional $1.25 per hour for Evening shift o Additional $1.50 per hour for Weekend shift

ABOUT THE JOB Join our dynamic MU Hospital Pharmacy team as a pharmacy technician, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our patients in the hospital.

Our University Hospital Pharmacy location is located within the main University Hospital campus and we partner with other healthcare professionals to improve the lives of our patients.

In this fast-paced and rewarding role, you’ll be the friendly face that provides medication to other health care professionals for patient administration, ensuring their pharmacy experience is smooth and supportive.

You will assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and manage inventory while collaborating closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.

We value your ability to communicate effectively with health care providers and multidisciplinary care teams, providing exceptional customer service at every interaction.

If you are looking to begin a career in healthcare this is the ideal opportunity to embark on a fulfilling career as we provide on the job training.

Join us at MU Health Care, where your empathy, precision, and dedication to patient well-being will thrive, and you'll be an integral part of our commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Come be a part of our caring and dynamic team where your potential for growth and impact is boundless!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes’ Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that’s largely a result of the incredible culture and team we’ve built.

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives.

Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions.

We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to seven hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics.

Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

Learn more about living in mid-Missouri.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications.

Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.

This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.

This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must apply for a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern license with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy prior to hire. The role requires the ability to perform active physical tasks and effectively communicate with healthcare providers.

  • high school
  • Customer service
  • Labeling
  • Dispensing
  • Inventory management
  • Quality assurance
  • Aseptic technique
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient communication
  • Medication preparation
  • Competency assessment
  • Sterile compounding
  • Dosage calculations
  • IV solution preparation
  • Nonsterile compounding

Benefits

  • On the job training
  • Shift differentials

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$17 - $30/hr
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Missouri Health Care

As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeEducational
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.

Conduct competency assessments in aseptic technique and dosage calculations.

Compounds or reconstitutes special sterile and nonsterile dosage forms under the direction of a pharmacist.

Complete quality assurance inspections, medication distribution assignments, and drug inventory area maintenance.

Prepare and label sterile dosage forms such as IV solutions other injectable medications, and irrigation solutions.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Market context

Missouri pharmacy intern roles need licensure

In Missouri, pharmacy intern roles are typically tied to steady demand in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and health systems that need support with dispensing and medication workflow. These positions are competitive because employers often require an active MO Pharm Intern License, and may also look for eligibility through an accredited school of pharmacy or a pharmacy technician license. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save you time when comparing openings; confirm your license status and application materials before applying.

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