As a Pharmacy Technician III at MedStar Health, you’ll support pharmacists in delivering safe, accurate medication therapy across a busy regional health system. You will interpret and process medication orders, assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding, manage inventory, and troubleshoot basic insurance and prior-authorization issues. In this advanced technician role, you’ll mentor junior staff, uphold regulatory and safety standards, and collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, and allied health teams to provide timely, patient-centered care in a mission-driven environment. Prepare and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision, following established protocols and safety standards Accurately interpret and enter medication orders into pharmacy systems, verifying dosages, routes, and interactions Manage inventory, including ordering, stocking, rotating, and tracking medications and supplies Assist with sterile and non-sterile compounding according to regulatory and organizational guidelines Perform medication reconciliation and support transitions of care to reduce errors Collaborate with pharmacists, nurses, and providers to support safe, timely patient care Handle patient inquiries, resolve basic insurance or prior authorization issues, and ensure excellent service Maintain accurate documentation, logs, and regulatory records for audits and compliance Train and mentor junior pharmacy technicians and support staff Uphold all state, federal, and health system policies, including HIPAA and medication safety standards Medication dispensing Pharmacy information systems (e.g., Epic, Pyxis, Omnicell) Sterile compounding Non-sterile compounding Medication order entry and verification support Inventory and stock management Insurance and prior authorization processing Regulatory compliance (state, federal, USP) Medication reconciliation support Patient and provider communication Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current Pharmacy Technician certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT) Active state pharmacy technician registration or licensure (as required by Maryland) Preferred experience in hospital or health system pharmacy USP 797/800 sterile compounding training preferred