Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - as-needed

Meritus Health Inc; Hagerstown, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Meritus Health Inc in Hagerstown, MD, invites applications for a Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient (as-needed, part-time). You will assist pharmacists in medication preparation, support inpatient medication distribution, and help maintain accurate inventories in a busy hospital setting.

Role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with clinical staff. A Maryland license is required within 30 days if licensed elsewhere.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician required.
• National Certification preferred.
• Must obtain Maryland license within 30 days if licensed in another state.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and delivering medications accurately.
• Maintain Pyxis stock and CII Safe inventory.
• Repackage medications and support unit dose systems.
• Perform monthly medication checks for quality and compliance.
• Clean and disinfect the pharmacy clean room per 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

Previous pharmacy technician exposure

Strong communication

Medical terminology

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maryland pharmacy technician license

National Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - as-needed

Job Category: Pharmacy

Requisition Number: PHARM015245

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Part-Time
• Rate : $25 USD per hour

Locations

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Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

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 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.

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