Lead Pharmacy Technician, Full-time, Day shift

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist in dispensing medications and supporting department operations. The role focuses on complex preparation, technician training, and collaboration with pharmacists, under supervision.

Qualifications include a CA pharmacy technician license, a preferred associate degree, and hospital experience. The position is full-time, onsite, with shift length of 8 hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' hospital pharmacy technician experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Complex medication preparation and dispensing; train technicians and support resource for procedures and calculations.
• Maintain ability to process pharmacy charges including chemotherapy and infusion charges.
• Maintain patient information in the pharmacy database; deliver meds to units; prepare and deliver orders; maintain activity log; label medications.
• Oversee IV admixture program: compounding, filing and delivery of IV meds to units.
• Inventory the supply area; monitor stock, outdated meds, and rotate stock per par levels.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Pharmacy terminology

Communication

3 years technical experience

2 years hospital pharmacy technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Assists the department by leading the work of lower level technicians and/or coordinating department operations. Works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist while providing pharmaceutical services. Participates in training of new technicians and performance improvement work teams as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Three years' technical experience: Preferred
• Two years' hospital pharmacy technician experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• State Pharmacy Technician license: Required in CA
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred in CA and OR

Essential Functions

• Responsible for complex medication preparation and dispensing. Assists in the orientation and training of Pharmacy Technicians, including serving as a resource, assisting them with performing procedures and/or calculations as required, and with understanding of operation of equipment.
• Maintains ability to process pharmacy charges which includes chemotherapy and infusion charges, corrections, and pharmacy computer programs.
• Assists in maintaining accurate patient information in the pharmacy computer database. Delivers medication to nursing units and other areas as required. Prepares and delivers drug orders as requested from appropriate staff. Maintains pharmacy daily activity log book. Pulls and fills medication orders and labels.
• Routinely performs chemotherapy and infusion center product preparation and compounding. Oversees the technical aspects of the intravenous admixture program, including compounding, filing and delivery of intravenous medications to the nursing units.
• Inventories the supply storage area to monitor supply level needs, outdated medications and ensuring rotation of stock and order as needed according to existing par levels.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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JOB INFO

Job Identification : 74955

Job Category : Technician

Posting Date : 2026-10-30T07:00:00+00:00

Locations : San Luis Obispo, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $29.01 to $43.49. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Pharmacy

Shift Length : 8 Hours