Pharmacy Technician
$20.20 - $24.95+ $1,500 sign-on bonus
Entry
Brunswick, ME, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPharmacy
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- An active pharmacy license for the state of application is required before the start date.
- Windows-based computer skills, including data entry and word processing ability, are required.
- Demonstrated telephone etiquette and positive interpersonal skills are required.
- The ability to handle difficult conversations with patients and internal customers is required.
- The ability to multitask among phone and face-to-face interactions despite frequent interruptions is required.
- Strong attention to detail is required.
- The ability to analyze and solve problems is required.
- Detailed orientation and excellent follow-through skills are required.
- The ability to work with a variety of customers, including patients, medical staff, and other departments, and collaborate with peers is required.
- The ability to prioritize time and tasks appropriately, efficiently, and effectively is required.
- The ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-production, high-stress environment is required.
- The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in fulfilling prescription orders from start to finish while providing customer service and supporting pharmacy department and organizational goals.
- Create and maintain accurate patient profiles, including demographics, insurance, and allergies, to support accurate and timely prescription filling and insurance adjudication.
- Balance quality and efficiency in pharmacy tasks to contribute to patient outcomes and team goals.
- Answer routine inquiries about health plan drug coverage, prices, product availability, formulary listings, and pharmacy services, using discretion and judgment when addressing questions and problems from patients and clinical staff.
- Comply with HIPAA, Department of Defense, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, state, federal, and board of pharmacy laws and regulations, as well as departmental and organizational policies, to protect customer and organizational privacy.
- Perform assigned pharmacy workstation tasks, including data entry, filling, shipping, call center, register, and inventory management, to support pharmacy metrics.
- Use the Athena electronic medical record to communicate with internal delivery system staff about medication refills and non-clinical questions related to patient medications, authorizations, and interactions.
- Use established reports to review current and new medication purchases and support purchasing decisions that reduce expenses for patients and the organization.
- Serve as a professional role model to pharmacy staff and other departments in support of the organization's mission and patient care objectives.
- Demonstrate responsibility and cooperation in patient care, pharmacy and clinical staff relations, and pharmacy development and service.
- Promote service excellence through personal example.
- Participate in department and pharmacy group meetings and process-improvement activities, including maintaining visual management and metrics.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Experience in a medical setting and/or knowledge of pharmacy terms and abbreviations is preferred.
- National pharmacy certification is preferred.
About the company
Martin's Point Health Care is a not-for-profit health care organization that provides medical services to individuals and families. Its offerings include a range of primary and specialty care delivered through clinics and care teams, with a focus on coordinated, accessible patient care and preventive services. The company reinvests profits back into the organization to improve care, expand community benefits, and keep services affordable. Unlike for-profit competitors, it emphasizes community health impact and long-term patient relationships, supported by a mission-driven, member- or patient-centered approach. The goal is to improve the health of the communities it serves by delivering high-quality, affordable care and reinvesting earnings to enhance services and access.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Portland, Oregon
Founded
1981
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- New telehealth for urgent care and mental health expands low-friction utilization in 2026.
- Provider guidance on HEDIS, coding, and prior authorization signals active margin and quality defense.
- Martin's Point still accepts new patients across Southern Maine and New Hampshire, supporting growth.
What critics are saying
- InterMed drops Martin's Point Medicare Advantage in January 2027, threatening 4,500 members.
- DOJ settlement for 2016-2019 risk-adjustment fraud still damages trust and CMS scrutiny.
- TRICARE contract dependence creates existential exposure if Defense rebids or tightens terms.
What makes Martin's Point Health Care unique
- Nonprofit Maine anchor spanning care delivery, Medicare Advantage, and TRICARE Prime since 1858.
- Six Health Care Centers plus payer contracts create integrated referral, data, and retention loops.
- 2026 Medicare stars stayed competitive: HMO 4-star, Select LPPO 3.5-star.
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Benefits
- Professional Development Budget