Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Maine
Pharmacy Technician jobs in Maine are concentrated in Portland, Bangor, and Lewiston, where hospital systems, retail pharmacy chains, and long-term care facilities drive consistent demand from entry-level to lead technician roles. Major employers with a lasting presence in Maine include MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and CVS Health. Compounding pharmacy support, oncology pharmacy assistance, and retail dispensing are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.
Position Summary
Join Martin's Point Health Care as a Pharmacy Technician! We are hiring for a part-time opportunity (24 hours per week).Our Pharmacy Technicians work a daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility in scheduling within these hours.
Sign-on Bonus: We are offering a $750 sign-on bonus for part-time hires.
The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacists in the fulfillment of prescription orders from start to finish while providing excellent customer service and supporting all pharmacy department and organizational goals.
Job Description
Key Outcomes:
- Creates and maintains accurate patient profiles including demographics, insurance, allergies, etc. to ensure accurate and timely filling of prescription orders and insurance adjudication
- Balances quality and efficiency in the performance of all pharmacy tasks to contribute to both patient outcomes and broader team goals
- Answers routine inquiries regarding Health Plan drug coverage, prices, product availability, formulary listings, and pharmacy services. Uses discretion and good judgment in dealing with the questions and problems of patients and clinical staff.
- Abides by all HIPAA, DOD, CMS, state, federal and board of pharmacy laws and regulations, as well as departmental and organizational policies to protect the privacy of customers and MPHC
- Performs all tasks associated with each workstation in the pharmacy as assigned; to include but not limited to data entry, filling, shipping, call center, register, and inventory management to support the pharmacy group in its metric goals
- Utilizes the electronic Medical Record (Athena) to correspond with internal Delivery system staff to request medication refills and ask and answer non-clinical questions related to patient medications, authorizations, interactions, etc.
- Utilizes established reports to review current and new medication purchases to ensure the best purchasing decisions are being made to reduce expenses for the patient and organization
- Serves as a professional role model to both Pharmacy staff and other departments in fulfilling the organizational mission and patient care objective of MPHC.
- Displays a positive attitude and initiates responsibility and cooperation where it concerns patient care, pharmacy/clinical staff relations as well as other aspects of pharmacy development and service.
- Advocates and promotes, by personal example, excellence of service as an integral part of the pharmacy department.
- Participates in all department and pharmacy group meetings and process improvement activities, including maintenance of visual management and metrics
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous pharmacy experience preferred
- Experience in a medical setting and/or knowledge of pharmacy terms and abbreviations preferred.
Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):
- Active pharmacy license for state applying or eligibility/ability to obtain pharmacy license within 90 days
- National Pharmacy Certification preferred
Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):
- Windows Based Computer skills: data entry and word processing ability
- Demonstrated telephone etiquette and positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle difficult conversations with patients and internal customers
- Ability to multitask among phone and face to face interactions despite frequent interruptions
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to analyze and problem solve
- Detailed oriented and excellent follow through skills
- Ability to work with a variety of customers ranging from patients, internal customers: medical staff and other departments, able to collaborate with peers
- Prioritizes time and tasks appropriately, efficiently, and effectively
- Ability to excel in a fast paced, high production, high stress environment
There are additional competencies linked to individual contributor, provider, and leadership roles. Please consult with your leader to discuss additional competencies that are relevant to your position.
Pay Range: $20.20 - $24.95 To promote pay equity, Martin’s Point Healthcare has established defined salary ranges for each role. Compensation is established within the posted range based on a variety of factors, including relevant years of experience, current market conditions, internal equity, and budget considerations. The pay range reflects the potential compensation for this role based on a full-time position. Employees may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as incentive or commission-based programs, where applicable and subject to the terms of the applicable plan. Final compensation is determined at the conclusion of the interview process. We encourage you to apply even if your desired compensation falls outside of the listed range. In addition to base compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer contributions, paid time off (including volunteer time off!), pie day, and other employee benefits.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Martin's Point complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jobinquiries@martinspoint.org
Do you have a question about careers at Martin’s Point Health Care? Contact us at: jobinquiries@martinspoint.org
Join Martin's Point Health Care - an innovative, not-for-profit health care organization offering care and coverage to the people of Maine and beyond. As a joined force of "people caring for people," Martin's Point employees are on a mission to transform our health care system while creating a healthier community. Martin's Point employees enjoy an organizational culture of trust and respect, where our values - taking care of ourselves and others, continuous learning, helping each other, and having fun - are brought to life every day. Join us and find out for yourself why Martin's Point has been certified as a "Great Place to Work" since 2015.
Position Summary
Join Martin's Point Health Care as a Pharmacy Technician! We are hiring for a part-time opportunity (24 hours per week).Our Pharmacy Technicians work a daytime schedule, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with some flexibility in scheduling within these hours.
Sign-on Bonus: We are offering a $750 sign-on bonus for part-time hires.
The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacists in the fulfillment of prescription orders from start to finish while providing excellent customer service and supporting all pharmacy department and organizational goals.
Job Description
Key Outcomes:
- Creates and maintains accurate patient profiles including demographics, insurance, allergies, etc. to ensure accurate and timely filling of prescription orders and insurance adjudication
- Balances quality and efficiency in the performance of all pharmacy tasks to contribute to both patient outcomes and broader team goals
- Answers routine inquiries regarding Health Plan drug coverage, prices, product availability, formulary listings, and pharmacy services. Uses discretion and good judgment in dealing with the questions and problems of patients and clinical staff.
- Abides by all HIPAA, DOD, CMS, state, federal and board of pharmacy laws and regulations, as well as departmental and organizational policies to protect the privacy of customers and MPHC
- Performs all tasks associated with each workstation in the pharmacy as assigned; to include but not limited to data entry, filling, shipping, call center, register, and inventory management to support the pharmacy group in its metric goals
- Utilizes the electronic Medical Record (Athena) to correspond with internal Delivery system staff to request medication refills and ask and answer non-clinical questions related to patient medications, authorizations, interactions, etc.
- Utilizes established reports to review current and new medication purchases to ensure the best purchasing decisions are being made to reduce expenses for the patient and organization
- Serves as a professional role model to both Pharmacy staff and other departments in fulfilling the organizational mission and patient care objective of MPHC.
- Displays a positive attitude and initiates responsibility and cooperation where it concerns patient care, pharmacy/clinical staff relations as well as other aspects of pharmacy development and service.
- Advocates and promotes, by personal example, excellence of service as an integral part of the pharmacy department.
- Participates in all department and pharmacy group meetings and process improvement activities, including maintenance of visual management and metrics
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous pharmacy experience preferred
- Experience in a medical setting and/or knowledge of pharmacy terms and abbreviations preferred.
Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):
- Active pharmacy license for state applying or eligibility/ability to obtain pharmacy license within 90 days
- National Pharmacy Certification preferred
Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):
- Windows Based Computer skills: data entry and word processing ability
- Demonstrated telephone etiquette and positive interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle difficult conversations with patients and internal customers
- Ability to multitask among phone and face to face interactions despite frequent interruptions
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to analyze and problem solve
- Detailed oriented and excellent follow through skills
- Ability to work with a variety of customers ranging from patients, internal customers: medical staff and other departments, able to collaborate with peers
- Prioritizes time and tasks appropriately, efficiently, and effectively
- Ability to excel in a fast paced, high production, high stress environment
There are additional competencies linked to individual contributor, provider, and leadership roles. Please consult with your leader to discuss additional competencies that are relevant to your position.
Pay Range: $20.20 - $24.95 To promote pay equity, Martin’s Point Healthcare has established defined salary ranges for each role. Compensation is established within the posted range based on a variety of factors, including relevant years of experience, current market conditions, internal equity, and budget considerations. The pay range reflects the potential compensation for this role based on a full-time position. Employees may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as incentive or commission-based programs, where applicable and subject to the terms of the applicable plan. Final compensation is determined at the conclusion of the interview process. We encourage you to apply even if your desired compensation falls outside of the listed range. In addition to base compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer contributions, paid time off (including volunteer time off!), pie day, and other employee benefits.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Martin's Point complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jobinquiries@martinspoint.org
Do you have a question about careers at Martin’s Point Health Care? Contact us at: jobinquiries@martinspoint.org
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Where Maine roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Maine
A snapshot from current Maine openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Hannaford12
- Walgreens9
- MaineHealth8
- Walmart3
- Katahdin Valley Health Center2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy technician jobs across Maine.
- Active Maine pharmacy technician registration through the Maine Board of Pharmacy
- PTCB or ExCPT national certification preferred or required by most employers
- High school diploma or GED as minimum education for all pharmacy technician roles
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1 or PioneerRx
- Ability to accurately count, measure, and label medications in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and basic math skills for dosage and inventory calculations
Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy technician in Maine?
To become a pharmacy technician in Maine, you must register with the Maine Board of Pharmacy before working in a pharmacy setting. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, and most employers also expect a PTCB or ExCPT certification. Some community colleges in Maine, including Central Maine Community College, offer pharmacy technician programs that satisfy both the education and exam prep requirements.
How much do pharmacy technicians make in Maine?
Pharmacy technicians in Maine earn a median of about $45,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,060 for the lowest 10% to over $57,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacy technicians in Maine?
Employers hiring pharmacy technicians in Maine right now include Hannaford, Walgreens, and MaineHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. MaineHealth and Northern Light Health are among the largest and most consistent hirers through their hospital and outpatient pharmacy networks across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most pharmacy technician jobs?
Westbrook, Portland, and Yarmouth lead Maine for pharmacy technician openings. Portland's concentration of MaineHealth facilities and retail pharmacy locations drives the bulk of statewide demand, while Bangor's Northern Light Health network and Lewiston's Central Maine Medical Center anchor hiring in their respective regions.
Are there remote pharmacy technician jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they're rare. About 50% of pharmacy technician openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on, dispensing-focused nature of most roles. The remote positions that do exist tend to be in specialty pharmacy call centers, prior authorization support, or medication therapy management.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy technician in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to retail pharmacy chains or hospital system trainee programs, which regularly hire candidates without prior experience. CVS Health and MaineHealth both bring on entry-level technicians and provide on-the-job training toward PTCB certification. Completing a Maine Board of Pharmacy-approved program at a community college and getting registered before applying gives candidates a clear edge over those who have not yet started the registration process.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to those positions.
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