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Certified Medication Aide

Wichita, KS · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Use manual dexterity to open medication packaging, operate carts, and complete documentation * Meet all required immunizations and health screenings per facility and state regulations Reasonable ...

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Responsibilities include partial filling, medication packaging, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational ...

CMA - BETHEL HOUSE - WICHITA KS

Wichita, KS · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Use manual dexterity to open medication packaging, operate carts, and complete documentation * Meet all required immunizations and health screenings per facility and state regulations Reasonable ...

Assemble and label medication packages, ensuring accurate counts and proper documentation. * Inspect finished products for accuracy, appearance, labeling, and functionality. * Follow Good ...

3rd shift Packaging

Whippany, NJ · On-site

$15 - $18.50/hr

Assemble and label medication packages, ensuring accurate counts and proper documentation. * Inspect finished products for accuracy, appearance, labeling, and functionality. * Follow Good ...

1st shift Packaging

Whippany, NJ · On-site

$15.92/hr

Assemble and label medication packages, ensuring accurate counts and proper documentation. * Inspect finished products for accuracy, appearance, labeling, and functionality. * Follow Good ...

Assemble and label medication packages, ensuring accurate counts and proper documentation. * Inspect finished products for accuracy, appearance, labeling, and functionality. * Follow Good ...

Pharmacy Technician (LJ)

Glen Oaks, NY · On-site

$18.50 - $22.50/hr

Fills bottles or other package forms with measured amount of medication either manually or mechanically; Labels containers of drugs according to department specification, either manually or ...

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How much do medication packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for medication packaging in the United States is $17.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Medication Packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Medication Packaging, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of pharmaceutical safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated packaging machinery, barcode systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Dependability, time management, and the ability to follow precise instructions are essential soft skills in this position. These abilities help ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient packaging of medications, which is vital for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a Medication Packaging role?

A typical day in Medication Packaging involves preparing, counting, labeling, and sealing medications according to prescription or bulk order specifications, often while operating or monitoring packaging machinery. You’ll regularly conduct quality checks, maintain accurate records, and restock packaging supplies to meet pharmacy or production schedules. Collaboration with pharmacists, quality assurance teams, and other packaging staff is common to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. While the work environment can be fast-paced and repetitive, many employers offer structured shifts, clear procedures, and ongoing training to support success in the role.

What is a Medication Packaging job?

A Medication Packaging job involves preparing, labeling, and organizing medications for distribution to patients or healthcare facilities. Workers ensure that medications are correctly packaged in the appropriate doses, following safety and regulatory guidelines. This role often requires attention to detail, adherence to strict protocols, and collaboration with pharmacists or healthcare staff. It may take place in pharmacies, hospitals, or manufacturing facilities depending on the employer.

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Safe Medication Management Fellowship

INSTITUTE FOR SAFE MEDICATION PRACTICES

Plymouth Meeting, PA

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

ABOUT ISMP

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is the only 501c (3) nonprofit organization devoted entirely to preventing medication errors. During its more than 25- year history, ISMP has helped make a difference in the lives of millions of patients and the healthcare professionals who care for them.

ISMP is known and respected as the gold standard for medication safety information. It also has served as a vital force for progress. ISMP's advocacy work alone has resulted in numerous necessary changes in clinical practice, public policy, and drug labeling and packaging.

Among its many initiatives, ISMP runs the only national voluntary practitioner medication error reporting program, publishes newsletters with real-time error information read and trusted throughout the global healthcare community, and offers a wide range of unique educational programs, tools, and guidelines.

In 2020, ISMP formally affiliated with ECRI to create one of the largest healthcare quality and safety entities in the world. The affiliation allows both organizations to work more closely together for the benefit of providers, patient advocates, governments, and most importantly, patients.

From the affiliation, a new Patient Safety Organization took form: ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices PSO. The launch of the new PSO created a single source for safety that harnesses the unprecedented expertise of each organization. Together, ISMP and ECRI bring up-to-date information and real-time guidance to assure healthcare leaders across the continuum of care that they are making the best decisions to keep patients safe.

As an independent watchdog organization, ISMP receives no advertising revenue and depends entirely on charitable donations, educational grants, newsletter subscriptions, and volunteer efforts to pursue its life-saving work.

POSITION SUMMARY

The ISMP Safe Medication Management Fellowship is a one-year program beginning in the summer of 2026. This Fellowship offers a healthcare practitioner (e.g., pharmacist, nurse, or physician) the unparalleled opportunity to learn from and work with some of the nation's top experts in medication safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s):

Communicate with healthcare practitioners and consumers related to their medication safety related inquiries.

Participate in networking and project-based calls with drug information vendors, regulatory agencies, and professional organizations.

Review, categorize, and analyze medication error reports submitted to ISMP's Medication Error

Reporting Program (MERP).

Develop proactive risk assessments for specialty pharmacy medications.

Author ISMP's medication safety newsletters and journal articles.

Conduct literature review and other related research on medication safety-related topics.

Contribute to medication safety consulting work, such as reviewing medication packaging and label designs for safety concerns.

Prepare and present webinars or presentations to internal and external healthcare practitioners on medication safety topics.

Co-precept PharmD students during their rotations with ISMP.

Participate in medication safety-related projects and summits.

Additional Responsibilities:

Other duties, as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Accountability Metrics:

N/A

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization and interpersonal skills

High level of comfort working independently as well as in a collaborative process

Dedicated individual with a strong commitment to improving medication safety, the ability to work in a fast paced and often-changing environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education:

Graduate of an accredited College/School of Pharmacy, Nursing school, or medical school

Five years of clinical experience or at least one year of postgraduate experience working in the healthcare setting as a PGY1 resident

Completion of PGY2 residency preferred

Computer Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Proficient with Windows-based applications

Certifications & Licenses:

Required- License to practice pharmacy, nursing, or medicine in the United States

POSITION COMPENSATION

The salary range for new employees in this position is $65,000.00 - $75,000.00, based on background, experience, and skills. In addition, new employees in this position are eligible for all of our benefit offerings, including, but not limited to, health and welfare benefits, 403(B) retirement savings, and paid time off (PTO), as well as variable compensation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position operates in a remote environment and requires the individual to remain in a stationary position, whether sitting or standing, before a desk or other fixed workspace, most of their workday. In addition, this position requires the individual to occasionally move about their workspace to access and inspect work-related materials, such as file cabinets with physical files and standard office equipment. This position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including, but not limited to, a laptop, keyboard, mouse, webcam, and phone, as well as effectively communicate information and ideas to a wide variety of audiences in written and oral form.

ADA Statement

ISMP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to succeed. ISMP complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.

EEO Statement

ISMP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to succeed. ISMP complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on these protected characteristics.

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