Pharmacy Tech Specialist

Join a team where precision meets purpose.  Meritus Health is seeking a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician Specialist to support our inpatient and outpatient medication distribution systems. If you're passionate about patient safety, pharmacy operations, and working in a collaborative healthcare environment, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

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  Prepare and deliver medications accurately via tube system or hand delivery

  
  


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  Maintain and stock Automated Dispensing Systems (ADS), CII Safe, and unit dose systems

  
  


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  Compound sterile and non-sterile medications per USP 795, 797, and 800 standards

  
  


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  Perform monthly inventory checks and ensure medication integrity

  
  


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  Support discharge and transfer processes, billing functions, and cleaning protocols

  
  


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  Train and mentor pharmacy personnel under guidance of leadership

  
  


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  Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare providers to ensure safe, effective medication use

  
  

What We’re Looking For

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  Education: High School Diploma/GED required; Pharmacy Technician education preferred

  
  


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  Experience:

  
  
  
  
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    Internal candidates: Proven competency in 3+ areas (e.g., sterile compounding, oncology, inventory control)

    
    
  
  
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    External candidates: Minimum 6 months in inpatient or infusion pharmacy; must achieve competency in 3+ areas within 1 year

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Licensure: Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician registration required; PTCB or national certification preferred

  
  


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  Skills: Strong computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), medical terminology knowledge, and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

  
  

Physical & Mental Requirements

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  Frequent standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and fine hand-eye coordination

  
  


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  High attention to detail, strong memory, and effective communication skills

  
  


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  Exposure to hazardous materials and temperature fluctuations may occur  

  
  

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.