Career and School Info for Pharmacy Technicians in Maine

Fastest Response From Schools

• Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.

Student Body

• Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Southern Maine Community College.
• Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Southern Maine Community College.

School Setting

• Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Southern Maine Community College.
• Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Southern Maine Community College.

Working as a Pharmacy Technician in Maine

Pharmacy technicians interact with customers, pharmacy staff, doctors and insurance companies to ensure patients get the right prescription and are charged properly. Read a detailed Pharmacy Technician job description and schools overview.

The Maine Pharmacy Association and National Pharmacy Technician Association can provide professional development resources.

State Requirements

The State of Maine Board of Pharmacy requires that pharmacy technicians be licensed. Licensure requires:

• Passing a criminal background check and professional background check
• Providing proof of licensure for any other pharmacy technician licenses held
• Pharmacy technician students, interns and graduates must provide proof of at least two years attendance or completion of a state-approved training program, and proof of participation in a fellowship or residency program