Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - as-needed

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Meritus Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medication distribution across inpatient and outpatient care in a fast-paced hospital environment in Maryland. You will assist pharmacists, manage inventories including Pyxis and CII Safe, and ensure accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance while delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires accuracy, strong terminology knowledge, and the ability to multitask in a team setting; on-boarding includes licensing within 30 days if

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.
• 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

Medical terminology

Pharmacy technician experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician license

National Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join our dynamic pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician, where you'll play a vital role in supporting medication distribution for both inpatient and outpatient care. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment, values precision, and is passionate about patient safety and care.

What You’ll Do

• 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

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
• Strong understanding of medical terminology

Physical & Mental Requirements

This role requires frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and fine hand/eye coordination. Mental demands include sustained attention to detail, multitasking, and effective communication.

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.