Hospital Pharmacy Technician — Precision, Patient Safety & Impact

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401k plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Meritus Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution for inpatient and outpatient care within a fast-paced hospital environment. You will assist pharmacists, manage inventory including Pyxis and CII Safe, and ensure accuracy and safety in every step of the process.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, MD Board registration as a Pharmacy Technician, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Registered Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician required.
• National Certification preferred.
• Must obtain Maryland license within 30 days if licensed in another state.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint is expected.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and delivering medications accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain inventory systems including Pyxis stock and CII Safe.
• Repackage medications and support unit dose systems.
• Perform monthly medication checks to ensure quality and compliance.
• Clean and disinfect the pharmacy clean room per established protocols.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and patients.
• Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, Maryland Board of Pharmacy, USP 795/800).
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pyxis stock

CII Safe

Job description

Meritus Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution for inpatient and outpatient care within a fast-paced hospital environment. You will assist pharmacists, manage inventory including Pyxis and CII Safe, and ensure accuracy and safety in every step of the process.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, MD Board registration as a Pharmacy Technician, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint.