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IV Technician

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At a glance

Compensation
$22–25/hr
Location
COLUMBIA, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Pharmacy Technician License, required

Job overview

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy IV Technician for its closed-door pharmacy in Columbia, Maryland. The technician prepares sterile medications and prescriptions for long-term care residents and high-risk pregnancy patients, supports quality assurance and pharmacy operations, and maintains sterile compounding equipment. The role includes a Monday–Friday schedule and every other weekend, with required pharmacy technician licensure, IV pharmacy experience, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sterile Compounding, requiredMedical Terminology, requiredComputer Operation, requiredMedication Identification, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredGoal Orientation, requiredTeamwork, requiredOral Communication, requiredLong-Term Care Pharmacy, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredPharmacy Technician License, required6 Months+ IV Pharmacy Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a full time Pharmacy IV Technician in  Columbia,MD!

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!

Schedule:

Monday-Friday: 7am-3:30pm

Saturday-Sunday: Every other weekend

Benefits and perks for you:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

  • Tuition discounts & reimbursement

  • 401(k)

  • Company Paid Time Off

  • Shift Differential

  • DailyPay

  • Pet Insurance

  • Employee wellness and discount programs

*Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

How YOU will benefit:

  • Supportive team with room to work independently

  • Ongoing training and career growth

  • Advancement opportunities in a growing company

  • Referral bonuses

  • We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible)

As a Pharmacy IV Technician you will:

  • Clean, maintain, and monitor the Sterile Compounding Room in accordance with USP 797 and state regulatory standards. Compound sterile preparations, including those from non-sterile powders, within a Class 100 cleanroom environment.

  • Prepare and fill prescriptions for long-term care residents and Alere high-risk pregnancy patients, following established policies and quality standards.

  • Support quality assurance (QA) processes, ensuring compliance with all compounding and documentation requirements.

  • Assist pharmacists with data entry, refill coordination, and communication with nursing homes and Alere clients.

  • Stage, prepare, and fill medication orders accurately and efficiently.

  • Maintain and clean infusion pumps and other sterile compounding equipment, ensuring proper calibration and safety.

  • Replenish and maintain Emergency Drug Kits (EDK) for long-term care facilities.

  • Perform shipping and tracking of Alere packages via third-party overnight logistics providers.

  • Support inventory management, filing, answering phones, and stocking areas within the IV department.

  • Collaborate with the Lead IV Technician and Pharmacy Supervisor to maintain a safe, compliant, and organized work environment.

  • Promptly report any operational or compliance concerns related to USP 797 standards.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Pharmacist, IV Supervisor, or Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.

  • Pharmacy Technician license as required by state

  • 6 months – 1 year of IV Pharmacy Technician experience

  • Knowledge of medical terminology.

  • Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.

  • Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.

Desired:

  • Long Term Care pharmacy experience.

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

About our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visitwww.pharmerica.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/PharMericaCorp) ,Twitter (https://twitter.com/PharMericaCorp) , andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmerica/) .

Salary Range

USD $22.00 - $25.00 / Hour

BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity

Job LocationsUS-MD-COLUMBIA

ID 2026-200451

Line of Business PharMerica

Position Type Full-Time

Pay Min USD $22.00/Hr.

Pay Max USD $25.00/Hr.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,332 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–25/hr
  • Maryland median$18–27/hr163 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,627 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23.50/hr, is 5% above the Maryland median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 173 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Maryland and 13,332 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 2,609 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,550 of the 13,332 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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