What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Penobscot Community Health Care?
Ready to explore a pharmacy career at a nationally recognized community health center? PCHC is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Helen Hunt Health Center in Old Town. In this role, you'll work closely with pharmacists and clinic staff to ensure patients receive safe, timely, and compassionate care. You'll help with medication dispensing, inventory, and record-keeping—playing a key part in supporting our mission of high-quality care for all. We're looking for a highly-motivated individual with pharmacy experience (or the initiative to learn), excellent customer service skills, and the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced setting. If you're ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you
What's it like to work at PCHC? Find out:
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-6pm (Fridays Weekends OFF)
Highlights of the position:
- Deliver outstanding patient care by showing respect, empathy, and clear, friendly communication at every interaction.
- Partner with pharmacists to prepare, organize, and safely dispense medications that support our patients' health.
- Stay ahead of inventory needs by anticipating required medications and supplies, and placing or expediting orders as needed.
- Handle pharmacy transactions smoothly, collecting and reconciling payments for prescriptions and pharmacy merchandise.
- Ensure quality and safety by supporting compliance with pharmacy standards and best practices.
- Empower patients in their care, making sure they feel heard, valued, and actively involved in treatment decisions.
- Collaborate to improve clinic operations, working with pharmacy and practice teams to enhance the patient experience and streamline workflows.
Join PCHC's nationally recognized non-profit organization:
- Federally Qualified Health Center offering integrated Medical Home Model
- Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
- Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
- Competitive compensation and generous benefits
- PCHC provides comprehensive, patient-centered care with integrated services, including Psychiatry & Mental Health, Dental, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Geriatrics, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, and more
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Recent experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- Ability to become licensed with the Maine State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.
- Having a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and/or an appropriate length of driving experience for insurance purposes is required. Any concerns raised by the results of a driving record check will be subject to an individualized review to determine whether the infraction is relevant to the individual's ability to perform the responsibilities of the position in accordance with PCHC's Automobile Safety and Background Check Policy.
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