Pharmacy Tech Trainee

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC offers a Pharmacy Technician Trainee apprenticeship. Under supervision, participants learn medication distribution, inventory management, and patient-centered care in a pediatric setting.

The program requires a high school diploma and the ability to complete apprenticeship and certification requirements; no prior pharmacy experience is required, and healthcare-related customer service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• No prior pharmacy experience required.
• Healthcare, customer service, retail, hospitality, education, or community service experience preferred.
• Ability to complete apprenticeship and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation, packaging, labeling and distribution under supervision.
• Learns hospital pharmacy procedures and medication safety standards.
• Support inventory management: stocking, replenishment, expiration date monitoring.
• Assist with medication reconciliation and data collection.
• Transport medications and supplies following policies.
• Maintain clean, organized pharmacy work areas.

Skills

Healthcare interest

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

111 Michigan Avenue NorthwestWashington, DC 20010

Kids Are Our Everything.

Department

10330 Talent Acquisition

Pay Range

$18.40 - $29.14

Under the supervision of licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee participates in a formal apprenticeship program while learning medication distribution processes, inventory management, pharmacy operations, customer service, and medication safety practices within a pediatric healthcare environment.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Ability to complete all apprenticeship and certification requirements.

Minimum Work Experience

• No prior pharmacy experience required.
• Previous experience in healthcare, customer service, retail, hospitality, education, or community service preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Must be eligible for Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration, if applicable.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or equivalent) expected upon completion of training program.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated interest in healthcare careers and professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new technology systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and patient-centered care.
• Ability to learn and apply medication safety practices and pharmacy procedures.

Job Functions

Pharmacy Operations

• Assists pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with medication preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution activities under direct supervision.
• Learns hospital pharmacy procedures and medication safety standards.
• Supports inventory management activities, including stocking, replenishment, and expiration date monitoring.
• Assists with medication reconciliation and pharmacy-related data collection activities.
• Transports medications and pharmacy supplies throughout the organization in accordance with established policies.
• Maintains pharmacy work areas in a clean, organized, and compliant manner.

Learning Activities

• Completes all required classroom instruction, online coursework, and related technical training.
• Participates in structured on-the-job learning experiences and competency assessments.
• Maintains satisfactory academic standing throughout the program.
• Works closely with assigned pharmacy mentors and preceptors to achieve learning milestones.
• Successfully completes all required apprenticeship competencies and documentation.
• Participates in certification preparation activities and examination readiness support.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and reliability in attendance and job performance.
• Participates in departmental meetings, training programs, and educational activities.
• Builds effective working relationships with patients, families, providers, and team members.

Organizational Accountabilities

• Maintains compliance with Children's National policies, procedures, and standards.
• Adheres to all patient privacy, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
• Demonstrates respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence in all interactions.
• Supports a safe and inclusive workplace environment.
• Completes all required organizational and departmental training.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.