--- title: Pharmacy Technician III at MedStar Health description: MedStar Health is hiring for the Pharmacy Technician III role in Elkridge, MD. Pays $22.48–$39.75 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/pharmacy-technician-iii-at-medstar-health-01a11214-5f01-7b84-bee8-75ec48faea69 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join MedStar Health as Pharmacy Technician III in Elkridge, MD. Pays $22.48–$39.75 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/hv5zpf.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Elkridge, MD | | **Salary** | $22.48/hr - $39.75/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 05, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** C · Some flags. Mostly fine, a few things to check. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for MedStar Health. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for MedStar Health. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $52,000 a year (median $46,000). ## Description **About the Job** **General Summary of Position** Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III prepares and fills routine orders for prescribed medications; restocks automated dispensing machines; repackages medications; and compounds both sterile and non-sterile medications. Performs designated advanced level technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities** - Consistently fulfills all the duties and responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician II with progression. - Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral topical and all parenteral medications for dispensing to patients including the selection, labeling and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment and filling of medication carts. - Consistently provides cross coverage for specialty pharmacy technician roles participating in multi-functional pharmacy technician duties capacity at least 60% of the scheduled shift. - Performs higher level duties as needed by the department including but not limited to: controlled substance monitoring, process improvement and procedure development, procurement, discrepancy resolution and report generation inventory management. - Training of new associates within the department is required. - Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management. - Preparation: Safely and accurately prepares all medications in the most ready to administer form (including hazardous medications and sterile products) using proper techniques, calculations and appropriate precautions. - Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. - Performs other duties as assigned **Minimal Qualifications** **Education** - High School Diploma or GED required - Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program required - AA/BS or some college credits in Natural or Physical sciences and/or Business Management preferred - One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience **Experience** - 3-4 years Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience required - 1-2 years IV Admixture and Pharmacy Automation Experience preferred **Licenses and Certifications** - PHRMTECH-R -Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy required upon hire - National pharmacy technician such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health Career Association (NHA) certification required upon hire **This position has a hiring range of** USD $22.48 - USD $39.75 /Hr. ## Skills - Report Writing - Medication Management - Automation - Intravenous Therapy - Process Improvement - Pharmaceutical Dispensing - Packaging - Registered Pharmacy Technician - Procurement - Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification - Inventory Management - Pharmacists ## Related - [More jobs at MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Pharmacy jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/pharmacy?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Pharmacy Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/pharmacy/pharmacy-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Maryland](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52276 jobs - [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1154 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385445 jobs - [Maryland](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/maryland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 52276 jobs - [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1154 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)