Service Year Option - Pharm Tech Trainee Inpatient

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee supports hospital pharmacy operations in a supervised, hands-on learning environment. This role assists with medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and pharmacy system processes while completing required training and developing technical skills to support safe patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Maryland resident
• Individuals eligible for the Maryland Service Year Program (generally ages 18–24)
• None required
• Must work under supervision of a licensed pharmacist or pharmacy technician
• Expected to progress toward pharmacy technician responsibilities per organizational guidelines
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and safety protocols
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to learn technical pharmacy processes and systems

Responsibilities

• Complete required training and coursework while progressing through the trainee program
• Assist with preparing medications for patient care units
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and automated dispensing cabinets
• Support inventory management, including stocking and monitoring medication supplies
• Assist with repackaging medications and maintaining pharmacy stock (e.g., Pyxis systems)
• Help maintain clean and organized pharmacy workspaces
• Follow all safety, regulatory, and patient care protocols

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED