Pharmacy Technician

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, ME, is hiring a Pharmacy Technician. The role supports inpatients and outpatient practices, with training alongside a mentor and advancement opportunities into higher technician levels.

Evening shifts run until 9pm on weekdays and 8pm on weekends. Base duties include receiving, distributing, storing, and preparing both non-sterile and sterile medications under pharmacist supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current or eligible for applicable state license as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience: None required.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and care team in storage, distribution, preparation and handling of medications.
• Work with a trainer/mentor while performing duties.
• Provide competencies within the scope of training for non-sterile and sterile (IV) medications.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician license/certification (state)

Job description

Summary MaineHealth Mid Coast hospital is a 102 bed community hospital in Brunswick Maine. The Inpatient pharmacy department supports inpatients, surgical patients, the emergency department, and outpatient practices. As a pharmacy technician at Mid Coast Hospital, you have the opportunity to learn on the job and progress through development opportunities with our pharmacy technician job roles. These opportunities include our entry level position with no experience required, Pharmacy Technician II, and Senior Pharmacy Technician – Certified. If you are a Certified Pharmacy Technician with a CPhT and/or have worked as a licensed pharmacy technician, there is also the potential to be hired into one of these more advanced roles for this open position. The evening shift at Mid Coast Hospital goes until 9pm on weekday and 8pm on weekends. This position includes the opportunity to work in medication receiving, distribution, storage, compliance, and preparation of both non-sterile and sterile (IV) medications. Whether you are new to healthcare or an experienced pharmacy technician, this is a great opportunity to learn more about our team and the potential for growth within our organization. The Pharmacy Technician role will function in a training capacity, working alongside a trainer/mentor while completing their job responsibilities in their respective pharmacy practice area. The role will assist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and the care team in the storage, distribution, preparation, and handling of medications within MaineHealth. The Pharmacy Technician will only perform competencies that they have completed in their knowledge-based courses and on the job training and are qualified to perform alongside a technician trainer/mentor or pharmacist.

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 94431

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience: None required
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Proficient computer skills

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $20.68 to $25.10 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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