Pharmacy Technician

Northern Light Health Home Office |US:

ME:

Ellsworth | Pharmacy Services | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

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

Salary Range : $ 18.50 - $22.10

Exempt:
No

Summary
:

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.

Responsibilities
:

• 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 work spaces 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
  
  Skills:
• 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.
• 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…