Pharmacy Technician Coordinator

Shift: Monday - Friday Days (some weekends/Holidays)
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $25.32 - $39.99/hour, based on experience

* Shift Differentials: Additional $1.50 per hour for Weekend shift

o Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Technician Coordinator - Automation Oversight is responsible for centralized inventory management and optimization of MU Health Care's automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) system, including approximately 200 Pyxis units across the health system. This role focuses on ensuring accurate medication stocking, optimized PAR levels, reduced waste and expirations, and reliable medication availability at the point of care. By serving as the primary owner of ADC inventory configuration, auditing, and performance monitoring, this position supports cost stewardship, medication safety, and consistent cabinet uptime.

In addition, this role coordinates and optimizes technician workflows related to ADC replenishment and management. The Technician Coordinator standardizes restocking processes, identifies inefficiencies, supports troubleshooting and vendor coordination, and uses data to drive continuous improvement. By centralizing ADC oversight, this position reduces duplication of effort, minimizes interruptions to pharmacists and decentralized technicians, and enables pharmacy staff to practice at the top of their license while maintaining a reliable and efficient medication distribution system.

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.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Engage in the optimization of pharmacy operations and process improvement, focusing on measurable results in the department while collaborating with other departments.

Assist management with developing policies and procedures, staff education and competencies, and regulatory compliance action plans. Create and maintain the pharmacy department schedule.

Manage the schedule by posting shifts, providing recommendations for shift changes, and finding coverage for missing shifts.

Coordinate payroll reconciliation, enter schedule occurrences, and enter other schedule notes in the timekeeping system.

Interview all incoming pharmacy technician staff with Pharmacy department management.

Develop and maintain formalized training/orientation program.

Assist in staff evaluation during onboarding, probationary period, and throughout the year.

Perform the duties of a Pharmacy Technician and other duties as required.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pharmacy Technician licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within one (1) year as a condition of continued employment in this job classification.

One (1) year of pharmacy experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Trainer experience.

Scheduling experience.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

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. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.