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 insurance

Paid Time Off

401k

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Technician to join our outpatient pharmacy team. You will pull medications, enter data, label prescriptions, and ensure accurate and safe dispensing under the supervision of licensed pharmacists.

You will help manage inventory, assist with patient-facing duties at the counter and POS, and support programs like curbside pickup and meds-to-beds while maintaining compliance with FDA/DEA/CMS and state board standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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)

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

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

• 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.
• 401k plan.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• 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
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.