Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Meritus Health

4h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee performs a variety of duties and technical tasks
in a hands on learning environment that is approved by the Maryland Board of
Pharmacy. These tasks are designed to teach the medication dispensing practice
through accurate preparation of doses, delivery of medications via computerized
tube system or hand delivered as needed, maintenance of Pyxis stock, CII Safe,
and processes discharges and transfers.  Assures that medication stock is in
date and not deteriorated through monthly assigned reviews. Repackages
medications supporting the unit dose systems.  Assists with monthly cleaning and
disinfecting clean room per established procedure.  Performs all duties of
Pharmacy Technician Trainee under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or
pharmacy technician.

Requirements

• Active High School Attendance or High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Pharmacy Technician Trainees are expected to be a licensed pharmacy technician in the state of Maryland within 6 months of hire date.  Failure to obtain licensure by this deadline will result in dismissal from the pharmacy technician training program.  Pharmacy Technician Trainees must work under the supervision of a Maryland Licensed technician or pharmacist and will not perform delegated pharmacy acts until licensed.
• Basic computer/keyboard skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to complete online coursework on personal time.

Responsibilities

• Accurate preparation of doses
• Delivery of medications via computerized tube system or hand delivered as needed
• Maintenance of Pyxis stock, CII Safe
• Processes discharges and transfers
• Assures that medication stock is in date and not deteriorated through monthly assigned reviews
• Repackages medications supporting the unit dose systems
• Assists with monthly cleaning and disinfecting clean room per established procedure
• Performs all duties of Pharmacy Technician Trainee under the direct supervision of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees