Pharmacy Tech I: IV Meds, Sterile Prep & Oncology

01 Salinas Valley Health Medical Center; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 48,753 - 54,015; Full time

Job summary

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and delivering medications, including sterile products and chemotherapy, under direct supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate medication processing, inventory control, and collaboration with patient care teams. Requires California Pharmacy Technician Certificate, chemotherapy certification, and hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED and Pharmacy Tech Certification.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician Certificate required; SVH Chemotherapy Certification required.
• 1–2 years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with medication preparation and dispensing.
• Enter orders and process patient charges as required.
• Prepare intravenous admixtures and sterile products per procedures.
• Maintain accurate narcotics accounting and stock rotation.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas per schedule.
• Share in inventory, receiving, storing and restocking duties.

Skills

Pharmacy Tech

Inventory control

Medication preparation

Sterile products

Education

Pharmacy Tech Certification

California Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Chemotherapy Certification

Tools

Talyst System

Pyxis

Job description

Salinas Valley Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and delivering medications, including sterile products and chemotherapy, under direct supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate medication processing, inventory control, and collaboration with patient care teams. Requires California Pharmacy Technician Certificate, chemotherapy certification, and hospital experience is preferred.