About the role#
This entry-level apprenticeship introduces high school students to healthcare and pharmacy operations. You will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to gain hands-on experience in pharmacy technology, data entry, and stock management. This program concludes once you fulfill all required training and competency requirements.
What you'll do#
- Learn to handle medications safely, including high-alert and look-alike or sound-alike drugs.
- Recognize and report medication errors or occurrences.
- Follow hospital policies, pharmacy procedures, and safety standards under the supervision of pharmacy leadership.
- Transport medications accurately to hospital units within required timeframes.
- Receive medication orders, refill requests, and medication requests.
- Check that medication request information is complete and accurate before pharmacist review.
- Use pharmacy computer systems and electronic health records to enter prescription information and patient medication histories.
- Maintain proper medication storage conditions, including temperature, stability, and security requirements.
- Manage drug inventory and prepack medications.
- Assist with other pharmacy-related duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in high school with satisfactory academic standing.
- A valid work permit or release form from your school counselor or district if you are under 18 years of age.
- Basic proficiency in mathematics and computer applications.
- Completion of high school biology or introductory health sciences is preferred.
- No prior work experience is required.
Location & details#
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: $18.40 to $29.74 per hour.
- Term: Rolling.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a nonprofit health system based in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 1999, it operates 10 hospitals and various urgent care centers across Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. The organization serves as the clinical and medical education partner for Georgetown University. It employs over 10,001 people and maintains a focus on research and medical training.
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