Pharmacy Technician I - Inventory Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists and the care team in MaineMedical Center’s pharmacy practice area. The role involves learning under a trainer/mentor, performing competencies aligned with training, and contributing to medication handling and distribution.

The position requires a high school diploma, eligibility for state licensure as a Pharmacy Technician, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists and care team with storage, distribution, preparation, and handling of medications.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 70487

For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $3,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Pharmacy Technicians!

oEligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time Pharmacy Technician position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.

oCurrent MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

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 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.

• paid parental leave


• flexible work options


• student loan assistance


• professional development opportunities


• well-being resources


• recognition programs


• career growth opportunities


• shift differentials or other incentives

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 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.

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.