Pharmacy Technician - Acute Care

Pharmacy TechnicianEvening shiftAcute 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. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.2. License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician.3. Experience: None required.4. Additional skills/requirements required: Proficient computer skills.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, apply today.