Pharmacy Tech Retail Trainee

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Education assistance program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a high school student or recent graduate for a Pharmacy Technician Trainee position. You will learn to prepare and label medications, assist customers with prescriptions, and support stocking and ordering in a busy pharmacy.

This entry-level opportunity offers on-the-job training, a path to Maryland Pharmacy Technician licensure within 6 months, and a supportive team dedicated to career growth in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Currently in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Eager to learn and grow in a healthcare setting.
• Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office tools.
• No experience required; we’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to prepare and label medications.
• Help customers pick up prescriptions and answer basic questions.
• Help with ordering, stocking, and organizing medications.
• Support programs like curbside pickup and bedside delivery.

Skills

Willing to learn

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $19.20 USD to $28.80 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

Are you a high school student or recent graduate interested in healthcare or science? This is your chance to get real-world experience in a pharmacy while learning on the job!

What You’ll Do

• Learn how to prepare and label medications
• Help customers pick up prescriptions and answer basic questions
• Help with ordering, stocking, and organizing medications
• Support special programs like curbside pickup and bedside delivery

You’ll also complete online and in-person training to build your skills and prepare for your Maryland Pharmacy Technician License (which you’ll need within 6 months of starting).

Who Can Apply?

• Currently in high school or have a high school diploma/GED
• Eager to learn and grow in a healthcare setting
• Comfortable using computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Able to complete online training on their own time
• No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience in a real pharmacy
• A clear path to becoming a licensed Pharmacy Technician
• A supportive team and a chance to help people every day
• A great first step toward a career in healthcare, nursing, or medicine

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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