Pharmacy Technician I

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 Health Department: Pharmacy - MCH Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Work Type: Full Time Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work

No Hours Assigned Salary Range : $18.50 - $22.10 Exempt: No

The Pharmacy Technician I – supports inpatient pharmacy operations by assisting pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, and distribution of medications. This role ensures timely, accurate medication delivery, supports automated dispensing systems, participates in sterile and non-sterile compounding, and contributes to inventory and mediation safety processes. The technician works collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support high-quality, patient-centered care.

Prepare, label, and delivery medications for inpatient use, including unit dose, IV admixtures, and compounded products under pharmacist supervision. Operate and maintain automated dispensing systems, including restocking, discrepancy resolution, and documentation. Support medication distribution workflow including order preparation, delivery, returns, and charge capture.

Perform inventory management tasks including ordering, receiving, cycle counts, outdate removal, and controlled substance handling support. Maintain sterile compounding standards, including garbing, aseptic technique, environmental monitoring, and required competency completion. Assist with medication safety processes including unit inspections, discrepancy review, and regulatory compliance.

Provide excellent customer service support to nursing and clinical staff, including answering phones and issue escalation. Maintain clean and organized pharmacy workspaces and equipment. Adhere to all regulatory, safety, and hospital policies/procedures.

Other Duties. Other Information : Active State of Maine Pharmacy Technician license (or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire). Maintain licensure in good standing.

Previous experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting preferred. Position is entry-level with expectation of progression to Pharmacy Technician II. Technicians may not perform pharmacist-level duties such as clinical review or controlled substance authorization.

Additional

Knowledge of medication names, dosage forms, and basic pharmacology. Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately. Proficiency with pharmacy systems (HER, dispensing cabinets) Effective communications and teamwork.

Ability to prioritize and manage time-sensitive tasks. Competency in sterile technique an infection control practice. Basic computer skills (email, documentation, data entry) Scope remains non-clinical and under a licensed pharmacist supervision Competencies and Skills Arithmetic Electronic medical record software.

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. 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. Email application with the ability to manage email as well as calendars, managing tasks and contacts, note taking, journaling, and web browsing.

MS Teams Word process application with the ability to create and edit documents, format, use tables, apply footnoting, create table of contents and mail merge techniques. Zoom 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 Education Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED) Required Experience 0 year/years of Relevant Work Experience Working Conditions Prolonged periods of standing. Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds. Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

Potential exposure to hazardous materials. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, Northern Light Health is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our care team—in hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for you: our patients, communities, and employees.

Questions? Contact Talent Acquisition: phone: 207-973-7100 email: talentacquisition@northernlight.org Brewer, Maine, Corporate Office, Cianchette, Foundation, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services