What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech Retail Trainee position at Meritus Medical Center Inc?
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:
Learn how to prepare and label medications
Help customers pick up prescriptions and answer basic questions
Enter data into pharmacy systems
Help with ordering, stocking, and organizing medications
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:
Currently in high school or have a high school diploma/GED
Eager to learn and grow in a healthcare setting
Comfortable using computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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
Hands-on experience in a real pharmacy
A clear path to becoming a licensed Pharmacy Technician
A supportive team and a chance to help people every day
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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