Service Year Option - Pharm Tech Trainee Inpatient
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. This is a structured training role with clear expectations for learning and development. You’ll spend time on both technical tasks and operational support within the pharmacy. Accuracy is critical—errors can directly affect patient safety. The work can be repetitive but requires strong attention to detail. You’ll work closely with pharmacists and technicians and follow direction throughout the shift. The environment is more behind-the-scenes compared to retail pharmacy roles.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED required
- Maryland resident
- Individuals eligible for the Maryland Service Year Program (generally ages 18–24)
- None required (experience)
- 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 insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- short-term disability coverage
- long-term disability coverage
- Paid Time Off
- 401k plan
- education assistance program
- employee assistance program
- shift differential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
