Pharmacy Technician

MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization; 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

Well-being resources

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in training to support pharmacists and the care team with storage, distribution, preparation, and handling of medications. The role works alongside a trainer/mentor and may perform only competencies they are qualified to perform.

Required: high school diploma; current or eligible Pharmacy Technician license; no prior experience required.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state license as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience: None required

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and care team with medication storage, distribution, preparation, and handling.
• Support the pharmacy team by performing competencies qualified by training and under supervision.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Night
Job Category: Professional - Clinical
Req #: 94432
Date Posted: Sep 28, 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.
• Experience: None required

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 employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

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

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

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [email protected]

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.

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.