Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to work under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist in an acute care inpatient setting. The role includes medication preparation, storage, distribution, disposition, and related clerical tasks.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred), a current or eligible Pharmacy Technician license, and CPhT or PTCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Current or eligible for applicable state license as a Pharmacy Technician. CPhT or PTCB certificate preferred.
• Experience as a pharmacy technician or other healthcare related position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of the Pharmacist, performs medication preparation, storage, distribution.
• Handles disposition and related clerical tasks.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Pharmacy license

CPhT/PTCB

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 92315

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

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

Summary

Working in a supportive role under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care Inpatient role performs a variety of duties relating to medication preparation, storage, distribution, disposition, and related clerical tasks.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED certificate preferred. Associate degree preferred.
• License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician. CPhT or PTCB certificate preferred.
• Experience: Experience as a pharmacy technician or other healthcare related position preferred.

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care.