Pharmacy Technician Retail - full-time

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Paid Time Off

401k

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is hiring a Retail Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with pulling medications, data entry, labeling, and ensuring patients receive accurate information. The role includes strong focus on customer service in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

You will handle prescription processing, inventory management, and collaboration with providers and insurers while adhering to regulatory standards and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (or obtain licensure within 30 days of hire).
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work with a team.
• Ability to pull medications, enter data, label prescriptions, and verify accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and label prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
• Enter and verify patient and medication data.
• Assist with inventory control and medication ordering.
• Provide friendly customer service at the pharmacy counter and POS.
• Support curbside pickup, meds-to-beds, and specialty pharmacy programs.
• Communicate with providers, insurers, and other pharmacies.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, DEA, CMS, and Maryland Board regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

*Looking for someone ideally looking for evening shifts to help cover the Pharmacy's expanding hours*

What You’ll Do

As a Retail Pharmacy Technician, your day will be a mix of technical precision, customer interaction, and teamwork. You will be the pharmacist’s right hand-pulling medications, entering data, labeling prescriptions, and making sure patients receive the right meds with the right info. Working alongside licensed pharmacists, you’ll help ensure prescriptions are filled accurately, inventory is managed effectively, and patients receive the care and information they need.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and labeling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision
• Entering and verifying patient and medication data
• Assisting with inventory control and medication ordering
• Providing excellent customer service at the pharmacy counter and point-of-sale
• Supporting special programs like curbside pickup, meds-to-beds, and specialty pharmacy services
• Communicating with providers, insurance companies, and other pharmacies
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, DEA, CMS, Maryland Board of Pharmacy)

What It’s Like Here

• Fast-paced and collaborative: You’ll work closely with a team of pharmacists and technicians in a dynamic outpatient setting
• Patient-centered: Every interaction matters—from answering questions to ensuring timely medication access
• Hands-on and active: Expect to be on your feet, lifting up to 30 lbs., and moving throughout the pharmacy
• Mission-driven: You’ll be part of a hospital system that prioritizes safety, equity, and excellence in care

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be registered with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy (or obtain licensure within 30 days of hire)
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to multitask
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and teamwork

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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