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Pharmacy Technician
Job Locations
US-ME-PORTLAND
| ID | 2026-189266 | Line of Business | PharMerica | Position Type | Full-Time |
PharMerica
PharMerica is hiring afull time Pharmacy Technician inPortland,ME !
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
M-F: 12:30pm-9pm
Benefits and perks for you!
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Time Off*
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
*Benefits may vary by employment status
How YOU will benefit:
- Supportive team with room to work independently
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Referral bonuses
- We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible)
As a Pharmacy Technician you will:
- Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery.
- Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
- Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.).
- Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels.
- Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications.
- Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction).
- Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
- Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.
- Perform specialized tasks such as:
- Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
- Operating automated machines to prepack medications.
- Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment.
- Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
- Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
- Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology.
- Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
- Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.
Desired:
- Long Term Care pharmacy experience.
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.