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MaineHealth · Portland, ME

Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care

TypeFull time
ScheduleEvenings
EducationHS diploma
PostedJul 7
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician.
Education
✓High school diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications
✓Proficient computer skills.
+Benefits
Tuition assistancePaid parental leaveShift differentialsContinuing education
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16pharmacy tech roles open in ME
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician.
Education
✓High school diploma or equivalent required.
Qualifications
✓Proficient computer skills.
+Benefits
Tuition assistancePaid parental leaveShift differentialsContinuing education
1,341open roles
16pharmacy tech roles open in ME
Want the next pharmacy tech job in Maine by email?
Weekly, free, unsubscribe with one click.

Full employer posting

Maine Medical Center Professional - Clinical Req #: 84297 For a limited time, Maine Medical Center is offering up to $3,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Pharmacy Technicians! o 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. o Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

Evening Shift Acute care pharmacy technicians work within the hospital setting to support patient care and medication needs for admitted patients. In this setting, pharmacy technicians will learn to prepare, dispense, deliver, and triage medications to support the medication distribution workflow. Team members are trained in core competencies with the opportunity for advanced training and professional development.

Technicians have opportunity to become highly skilled pharmacy professionals and develop experience in controlled substances, inventory management, compounding sterile and nonsterile preparations, and more. Maine Medical Center Portland has 744 licensed hospital beds caring for a wide range of patient populations including adult, cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, pediatric, perioperative, oncology; many of which with dedicated and specialized pharmacy team members supporting these clinical services.

The Acute Care Pharmacy department has over 150 pharmacist and pharmacy technicians working to provide excellent patient care. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 1.

High school diploma or equivalent required. 2. License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician. 3.

None required. 4. 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 sharon.nightingale@mainehealth.org Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org.

If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. 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.

About the role

Acute care pharmacy technicians work within the hospital setting to support patient care and medication needs for admitted patients. In this setting, pharmacy technicians will learn to prepare, dispense, deliver, and triage medications to support the medication distribution workflow. Team members are trained in core competencies with the opportunity for advanced training and professional development.