Pharmacy Technician

MedStar Health seeks a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to support safe, accurate medication dispensing in our patient-first healthcare system. Working alongside pharmacists, you will process and fill medication orders, perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, maintain inventory, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations. You’ll interact with patients and clinical teams, verify data in pharmacy systems, and support medication safety initiatives. MedStar offers robust training, career growth, and a collaborative, mission-driven environment serving diverse communities across the Maryland–D.C. region. Assist pharmacists with preparation, packaging, and labeling of medications Process and fill medication orders accurately in accordance with regulations Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding following safety and quality standards Maintain pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and rotating medications Operate pharmacy information systems for order entry, verification, and billing Support medication safety initiatives and follow all medication handling protocols Provide courteous patient service, answering basic questions and directing clinical concerns to pharmacists Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support timely medication delivery Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and organizational policies Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement activities within the pharmacy department Medication preparation and dispensing Pharmacy inventory management Prescription data entry Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations Sterile and non-sterile compounding Use of pharmacy information systems Insurance and prior authorization processing Patient service and communication Medication safety and error prevention Basic math and dosage calculations Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred State pharmacy technician registration/licensure as required IV admixture training a plus Experience with electronic health record (EHR) or pharmacy systems (e.g., Pyxis, Omnicell)