Pharmacy Program Specialist - Pharmacy

Providence Health and Services; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation in California seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support sterile compound preparation and aseptic technique, maintain the IV room, and manage inventory and automated dispensing machines where applicable. The role emphasizes hazardous and non-hazardous drug compounding and adherence to USP 797/800 standards.

Ideal candidates have California Pharmacy Technician licensure with PTCB certification and 3–4 years of relevant experience in a health-system setting,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• California Pharmacy Technician License at hire.
• 3 years pharmacy practice (≥ 6,240 hours) in an integrated health system or sterile compounding with PTCB, or 4 years (≥ 8,320 hours) without PTCB.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating Pharmacy Services activities including sterile compound preparation (hazardous and non-hazardous) using aseptic technique.
• Support maintenance of IV room and ADM, inventory management and stocking of medications and supplies.
• Process specialty orders, receive and document medications and supplies, and ensure regulatory compliance (USP 797/800).
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure safe administration and quality standards.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB certification

Job description

Description

Support and assist in the coordination of Pharmacy Services activities including preparation of sterile compounds both hazardous and non-hazardous using aseptic technique, compounding pharmacy maintenance and scheduled cleanings, inventory management of drugs and infusion supplies, ordering, stocking and receiving of medications and supplies, processes specialty orders, and maintains and stocks automated dispensing machine (ADM) where applicable. Job responsibility consists primarily of preparation of hazardous agents such as chemotherapy, anti-neoplastics, biological and hormone agents including investigational research drugs. Proficient in USP regulatory 797 and 800 standards in the maintenance of the IV room.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Saint John's Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Upon hire: California Pharmacy Technician License
• 3 years of pharmacy practice (≥ 6,240 hours) in an integrated health system or sterile compounding experience and PTCB certification, or
• 4 years (≥ 8,320 hours) of experience if technician does not have PTCB certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Pharmacy technician program
• Coursework/Training: Sterile compounding and hazardous drug coursework
• PTCB certification
• PTCB certificate in Hazardous Drug Management
• Specialty certification (e.g., ACPE-approved sterile compounding certification), where applicable by role and state
• Oncology experience or hospital work experience base

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $29.62 - $45.31

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.