Pharmacy Technician

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Shift differentials

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Portland, ME, for a training-capacity role, working closely with a trainer/mentor to support pharmacists and the care team in medication storage, distribution, preparation and handling within Maine Medical Center. The technician will perform only competencies they have completed in coursework and training under supervision.

Basic requirements include a high school diploma and eligibility for a Pharmacy Technician license, plus proficient computer

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and care team in storage, distribution, preparation and handling of medications.
• Work in a training capacity alongside a trainer/mentor while completing responsibilities in their pharmacy practice area.
• Perform competencies they have completed in knowledge-based courses and on-the-job training under supervision.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Evening
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 96289
Date Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Summary

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.

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.
• 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. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

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 [emailprotected]

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.