Pharmacy Technician II

Northern Light Health; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Light Pharmacy, located at 161 High Street, seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing. You will handle prescriptions, manage records, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering excellent customer service.

The role requires national certification and may involve duties across inventory management and patient communication. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 40-hour workweek and a variable schedule.

Qualifications

• Nationally certified Pharmacy Technician from an accredited organization.
• At least a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong customer service and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process prescriptions, prepare and dispense medications under supervision.
• Process insurance claims and collect patient payments; maintain patient records.
• Manage inventory, order stock, and check for expired medications; conduct daily cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work environment; adhere to safety and regulatory standards.
• Assist pharmacists with medication preparation and dispensing; provide patient information.
• Attend to other duties as assigned.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Self development

Effective communication

Patient-Centered Care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Pharmacy

Department: Retail Pharmacy - Downeast

Position is located: 161 High Street

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Salary Range: $18.75 - $24.15

Exempt: No

Summary

The Pharmacy Technician II supports pharmacy operations by assisting pharmacists in medication preparations and dispensing. This role involves managing prescription orders, maintaining accurate records, and providing excellent customer service. The Pharmacy Technician II also participates in inventory management and ensures compliance with safety regulations, contributing to efficient pharmacy workflow and enhanced patient care. Candidates are required to be nationally certified from an accredited organization.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and processing prescriptions, preparing and dispensing medications, measuring and counting medication, labeling and packaging medications and providing information to patients about their medication under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Administration Tasks: Process insurance claims, collect patient payments, maintain patient records, and answering phone calls and customer questions.
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory of medications and supplies, ordering and receiving new stock, checking for expired medications, completing daily cycle counts, and between site transfers.
• Maintain a clean orderly work environment.
• Adhere to pharmacy regulations and safety standards.
• Other Duties.

Other Information

• Contributes to a harmonious workplace.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Demonstrates appropriate oral and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Performs well in a fast-paced environment.
• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification from an approved and accredited organization.

Competencies and Skills

• Demonstrates Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits a high level of self-awareness, self-management, other awareness and relationship management. Conducts themselves in an empathic, appropriate way, with a sense of humor and stimulates a collaborative work environment. Is respectful of the attitudes, feelings, or circumstances of others and aware of the influence of their own behavior on them. Is aware of relevant social, political, system, and professional trends and developments and uses this information for the organization's benefit.
• Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• No previous experience required.1 year as a pharmacy technician in a retail setting preferred.
• Provides Patient-Centered Care: Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results. Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account. Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.
• Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Pharmacy Technician
• Required Driver's License

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

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