Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Schedule: Rotating varied days/evenings, every other weekend, every other major holiday, full-time

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

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  Assist pharmacists in preparing and delivering medications accurately and efficiently

  
  


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  Maintain inventory systems including Pyxis stock and CII Safe

  
  


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  Repackage medications and support unit dose systems

  
  


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  Perform monthly medication checks to ensure quality and compliance

  
  


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  Clean and disinfect the pharmacy clean room per established protocols

  
  


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  Communicate effectively with healthcare providers and patients

  
  


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  Uphold safety standards and regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, Maryland Board of Pharmacy, USP 795/800)

  
  


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  Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives

  
  

Qualifications

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  High School Diploma or GED (required)

  
  


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  Previous pharmacy technician experience (preferred)

  
  


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  Registered Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician (required)

  
  


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  National Certification (preferred)

  
  


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  Must obtain Maryland license within 30 days if licensed in another state

  
  


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  Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  
  


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  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.

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.