Pharmacy Technician II

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free parking

On-site fitness center

On-site daycare

Job summary

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson, MD is seeking a PRN Evening Shift Pharmacy Technician. Under pharmacist supervision, you will fill medication orders and maintain drug inventory following USP standards and state/federal regulations.

The role supports a team-oriented environment with comprehensive benefits, onsite parking, and development opportunities. Prior Pharmacy Technician experience is preferred with potential for growth in a respected healthcare system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• Technician Exemption Certificate acceptable for students enrolled at an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Strongly preferred: 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Med History experience preferred.
• National certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Selects, packages, and labels medication and supply orders for inspection and approval by a pharmacist.
• Processes medication orders following proper protocol including accurate data entry of patient information, insurance information (if applicable), and medication order details for verification.
• Selects correct drug product, fills, and matches labels for each medication order.
• Maintains, tracks, and monitors inventory levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established par levels and informs the appropriate individual of stock needs and shortages.
• Uses general knowledge of medical informatics including order-entry systems, automated dispensing devices, bar-code packaging devices, bar-code medication administration (BCMA) systems, clinical integrated systems and system/application maintenance in the performance of daily duties.
• Calculates, measures and compounds intravenous sterile medications in accordance with USP 797, USP 800, and other established practices and policies and may include hazardous drugs.
• Obtains detailed, comprehensive medication history from various sources using strong communication skills for further pharmacist verification, and/or performs specialized medication handling/processing and/or compounding practices for unique patient populations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Requirements Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you'll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade 'A' hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we've been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

PRN - Evening ShiftTowson, MDUnder pharmacist supervision, fills medication orders and maintains inventory of drugs and supplies by following established standards and procedures. Properly handles non-hazardous, hazardous and controlled substances by observing proper safety procedures consistent with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards and Federal and State regulations.

We are looking for talented professionals to join our team at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. When you come to University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you're coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 224- bed suburban Towson, MD campus. You're embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority.

As a team member at St. Joseph Medical Center, you'll experience:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage - Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, and generous paid time off.
• Free Parking & On-Site Fitness Center
• Recognition: We have a positive points recognition program designed to reward and recognize our outstanding employees; employees can also recognize their peers
• On-Site Daycare

Responsibilities

• Selects, packages, and labels medication and supply orders for inspection and approval by a pharmacist.
• Processes medication orders following proper protocol including accurate data entry of patient information, insurance information (if applicable), and medication order details for verification.
• Selects correct drug product, fills, and matches labels for each medication order.
• Maintains, tracks, and monitors inventory levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established par levels and informs the appropriate individual of stock needs and shortages.
• Uses general knowledge of medical informatics including order-entry systems, automated dispensing devices, bar-code packaging devices, bar-code medication administration (BCMA) systems, clinical integrated systems and system/application maintenance in the performance of daily duties.
• Calculates, measures and compounds intravenous sterile medications in accordance with USP 797, USP 800, and other established practices and policies and may include hazardous drugs.
• Obtains detailed, comprehensive medication history from various sources using strong communication skills for further pharmacist verification, and/or performs specialized medication handling/processing and/or compounding practices for unique patient populations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Pharmacy Technician required
• Technician Exemption Certificate is acceptable for students enrolled and in good standing at an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Strongly Preferred:1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• Med History experience preferred
• National certification preferred

Benefits Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $21.50 - $30.12

Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide