Pharmacy Tech I - Pharmacy

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations in the pharmacy department. The role involves maintaining patient records and drug profiles, unit dose preparation, non-sterile compounding, and data entry into pharmacy systems.

You will also fill and manage automated dispensing devices and assist the pharmacist in delivering quality pharmaceutical care.

Qualifications

• At least three years pharmacy technician experience; hospital experience preferred.
• Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• State licensure or intern status with PTCB compliance; CPR/ACLS or BLS per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and drug profiles; assist in unit dosing.
• Perform non-sterile compounding and basic arithmetic calculations.
• Enter data into pharmacy systems and manage automated dispensing devices.
• Support pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Unit dose preparation

Non-sterile compounding

Data entry

Maintaining patient records

Filling Pyxis/dispensing devices

Education

CA Pharmacy Technician licensure

Tools

Pyxis dispensing system

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Job Description

Under the leadership of the department director and/or the assistant director of pharmacy operations, the pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting in pharmacy department activities not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.

• maintaining patient records/drug profiles
• unit dose medication preparation
• non-sterile compounding and associated basic math skills
• data entry into pharmacy computer systems
• filling and managing automated dispensing devices
• assisting the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care

Important dimensions of this position consist of professional commitment, team work, interpersonal skills, safety, good customer relations, fiscal responsibility and broad pharmacy knowledge.

Experience

At least three years pharmacy technician experience required. Hospital experience preferred.

Education

Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.

Licensure/Certifications

State of California Pharmacy Technician license or undergraduate California Pharmacist Intern license is required. Existing employees must have PTCB by April 2026. Additionally, preference is given to those with American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification, which must also be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Driving

This position requires driving. Individuals assigned to driving company vehicles to offsite locations for medication delivery and Pyxis maintenance must possess a valid California driver's license, have an acceptable driving record of three points or less, and participate in the DMV pull-notice program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assigned Work Hours

8 hour shifts; 5 days per work week. Alternating schedules for weekends and holidays.

Position Type

Regular

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience)

$32.49 to $43.47

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.17

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.26