Pharmacy Assistant- ST Health Mercy

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# Pharmacy Assistant- ST Health Mercy

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Pharmacy
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Mercy
- Pay: $16.59–$26.02 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2023-04-20T13:00:41.95Z

## Description

**ST Health Mercy is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support our facility!**

This position works rotating shifts (daylight, evening, night) with some weekends and holidays required. Preferred candidates will have strong customer service skills and a desire to advance in the Pharmacy career ladder.
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