Pharmacy Tech I - Pharmacy
About The Position
Under the leadership of the department director and/or assistant director of pharmacy operations, the Pharmacy Technician assists with pharmacy department activities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment. The role supports quality pharmaceutical care through patient record and drug-profile maintenance, unit dose medication preparation, non-sterile compounding, pharmacy-system data entry, and management of automated dispensing devices. The position calls for professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, attention to safety, good customer relations, fiscal responsibility, and broad pharmacy knowledge. The position works 8-hour shifts, five days per work week, with alternating weekend and holiday schedules. Driving is required for employees assigned to company vehicles for medication delivery and Pyxis maintenance at offsite locations; those employees must meet the stated California driver’s license, driving-record, and DMV pull-notice requirements. The regular pay range, based on applicable experience, is $32.49 to $43.47 per hour. Evening and night shift differentials are $2.17 and $3.26 per hour, respectively.
Requirements
- At least three years of pharmacy technician experience.
- Education required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.
- State of California Pharmacy Technician license or undergraduate California Pharmacist Intern license.
- Pass orientation and the initial competency assessment before independent assignment requiring the applicable skill, and pass all annual competencies.
- Existing employees must have PTCB by April 2026.
- Driving is required for certain assignments. Employees assigned to drive company vehicles must have a valid California driver’s license, an acceptable driving record of three points or less, and participate in the DMV pull-notice program.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience preferred.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is preferred; it must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with pharmacy department activities that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
- Maintain patient records and drug profiles.
- Prepare unit dose medications.
- Perform non-sterile compounding and associated basic math.
- Enter data into pharmacy computer systems.
- Fill and manage automated dispensing devices.
- Assist the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care.
- For employees assigned to offsite driving duties, deliver medications and perform Pyxis maintenance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
