Pharmacy Tech Trainee

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Requisition #: 660617 |

Location:

Bethesda, MD 20814

Category:
Pharmacy |

Schedule:

Rotating Shift |

Employment Type:

Full Time

At Suburban, you will experience the resources and reputation of Johns Hopkins world‑class care with our own unique culture. We offer an academic approach to care delivery within our local community. Ours is a collaborative, family‑focused work culture, where we practice complex medicine and are committed to ongoing learning and skill development. The connections and partnerships our nurses forge with physicians, fellow nurses, other support staff, generous donors, and patients and their families help Suburban Hospital elevate the patient experience and excel in safety, quality, and patient care.

• Free onsite parking
• Career growth and development
• Tuition assistance
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package

General

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the program director, instructors, preceptors, and lead technician, the pharmacy technician trainee will successfully complete the didactic, simulation, and experiential components of the Johns Hopkins Health System (JHHS) Pharmacy Technician Training Program within the predefined duration. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee will perform a variety of duties including assisting in the preparation and packaging of medications, distribution and delivery of medications, maintaining proper inventory levels, and keeping appropriate records and documentation.

The Pharmacy Technician Trainee must complete a minimum of 400 credit hours to meet the requirements of the program per ASHP/ACPE standards. Prior to beginning the training program, each Pharmacy Technician Trainee must register with the Maryland Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee and display the registration conspicuously in the Pharmacy within 30 days of starting the program. Upon successfully completing the JHHS pharmacy technician training program, the trainee must obtain a Pharmacy Technician registration with MD Board of Pharmacy and work as a pharmacy technician at Suburban Hospital – Johns Hopkins Medicine for a minimum of one year.

The trainee must also obtain certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 90 days of completion of the Pharmacy Technician training program.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED certificate
• Demonstrate appropriate reading skill by achieving a score of 70% or higher on pre‑enrollment reading comprehension competency
• Demonstrate basic mathematical calculation skills by achieving a score of 70% or higher on pre‑enrollment math competency

Shift: Full‑time, rotating shift schedule, which includes weekend & holiday work.

Salary: Rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug‑free workplace employers.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.