Job Description

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Location : Portland, ME

Job Type: Contract through September 21 with strong potential for full-time hire

Your Next Career Move

Partner with a pioneering healthcare organization that delivers pharmacy solutions to medical centers, senior living residences, and local health initiatives nationwide. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician on our Portland, ME team, you will play a pivotal role in safe, accurate medication fulfillment while learning every facet of modern pharmacy operations. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and want a clear path to permanent employment, we want to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Prescription Processing & Data Entry – verify orders, enter patient and third-party information into the pharmacy platform, and resolve adjudication issues to keep workflows moving.
• Medication Preparation – pre-package, label, and stage medications under a pharmacist’s direct supervision, following state and federal regulations for accuracy and safety.
• Final Check Support – present filled prescriptions for pharmacist review, then seal, bag, and coordinate timely delivery to facilities and at-home patients.
• Inventory Excellence – receive shipments, rotate stock, track lot numbers/expirations, and participate in quarterly physical counts to reduce waste and ensure full compliance.
• Quality & Compliance – keep work areas and equipment clean, calibrated, and OSHA-ready; document all activities in accordance with USP, DEA, and board of pharmacy standards.
• Team Collaboration – partner with technician and filling supervisors to improve procedures, share best practices, and mentor new hires on safe dispensing habits.

Schedule & Compensation

• Shifts: Thursday – Monday (choose 8 AM–4:30 PM, 9 AM–5:30 PM, or 10 AM–6:30 PM); 100 % commitment to the assigned schedule is required.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and active certifications.
• Contract Length: Through September 21, 2025, with a strong likelihood of direct-hire conversion for high performers.

What You Bring

• Active Maine Pharmacy Technician License in good standing (required).
• National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) strongly preferred.
• 6+ months of hands-on experience in retail, institutional, mail-order, or long-term-care pharmacy.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy information systems, third-party billing, and basic medical terminology.
• Dependable, team-oriented attitude with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Commitment to patient safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Immediate impact on patient well-being—your accuracy keeps care on track.
• High-growth environment with cross-training in fulfillment, inventory, and compounding.
• Clear path to permanent employment, full benefits, and professional development.
• Supportive leadership that celebrates wins, shares knowledge, and invests in your success.

About Blue Signal:

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