What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech Retail Trainee position at Meritus Health?
Are you a high school student or recent graduate interested in healthcare or science? This is your chance to get real-world experience in a pharmacy while learning on the job!
What You’ll Do
As a Pharmacy Tech Retail Trainee, you’ll work alongside licensed pharmacists and pharmacy techs to:
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Learn how to prepare and label medications
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Help customers pick up prescriptions and answer basic questions
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Enter data into pharmacy systems
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Help with ordering, stocking, and organizing medications
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Support special programs like curbside pickup and bedside delivery
You’ll also complete online and in-person training to build your skills and prepare for your Maryland Pharmacy Technician License (which you’ll need within 6 months of starting).
Who Can Apply?
We’re looking for students who are:
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Currently in high school or have a high school diploma/GED
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Eager to learn and grow in a healthcare setting
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Comfortable using computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Able to complete online training on their own time
No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
What You’ll Gain
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Hands-on experience in a real pharmacy
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A clear path to becoming a licensed Pharmacy Technician
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A supportive team and a chance to help people every day
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A great first step toward a career in healthcare, nursing, or medicine
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.
Salary : $19 - $29