Pharmacy Tech - Acute Care (Evening) + $3k Sign-On

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Well-being resources

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Portland, Maine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for evening shifts. The successful candidate will support the Pharmacist with medication preparation and storage while performing clerical tasks. This position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, and applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, with Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pharmacy technician or in a healthcare-related position preferred.
• Current or eligible for state license as a Pharmacy Technician.
• CPhT or PTCB certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store, and distribute medications under Pharmacist supervision.
• Perform related clerical tasks.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician experience

Medication preparation knowledge

Clerical tasks proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Associate's Degree

Job description

($3,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid in 3 installments, prorated for PartTime)

Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6months to be eligible.

Summary

Night Shift

Acute care pharmacy technicians work within the hospital setting to support patient care and medication needs for admitted patients. In this setting, pharmacy technicians will learn to prepare, dispense, deliver, and triage medications to support the medication distribution workflow. Team members are trained in core competencies with the opportunity for advanced training and professional development. Technicians have opportunity to become highly skilled pharmacy professionals and develop experience in controlled substances, inventory management, compounding sterile and nonsterile preparations, and more.

Maine Medical Center Portland has 744 licensed hospital beds caring for a wide range of patient populations including adult, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, pediatric, perioperative, oncology; many of which with dedicated and specialized pharmacy team members supporting these clinical services. The Acute Care Pharmacy department has over 150 pharmacist and pharmacy technicians working to provide excellent patient care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician.

3. Experience: None required

5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: NA

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 207

($3,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid in 3 installments, prorated for PartTime)

Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6months to be eligible.

Summary

Night Shift

Acute care pharmacy technicians work within the hospital setting to support patient care and medication needs for admitted patients. In this setting, pharmacy technicians will learn to prepare, dispense, deliver, and triage medications to support the medication distribution workflow. Team members are trained in core competencies with the opportunity for advanced training and professional development. Technicians have opportunity to become highly skilled pharmacy professionals and develop experience in controlled substances, inventory management, compounding sterile and nonsterile preparations, and more.

Maine Medical Center Portland has 744 licensed hospital beds caring for a wide range of patient populations including adult, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, pediatric, perioperative, oncology; many of which with dedicated and specialized pharmacy team members supporting these clinical services. The Acute Care Pharmacy department has over 150 pharmacist and pharmacy technicians working to provide excellent patient care.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician.

3. Experience: None required

4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Proficient computer skills

5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: NA

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

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