Pharmacy Tech I - Pharmacy

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy operations under the supervision of the department director. You will maintain patient records and drug profiles, prepare unit-dose medications, perform non-sterile compounding, and assist with data entry and Pyxis maintenance to ensure safe, efficient pharmaceutical care.

The role requires at least three years of technician experience, California licensure, and driving duties.

Qualifications

• At least three years of pharmacy technician experience; hospital experience preferred.
• Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment.
• State of California Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacist Intern license is required; PTCB by April 2026.
• Preference for AHA Healthcare Provider BLS certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records and drug profiles.
• Unit-dose medication preparation.
• Non-sterile compounding and associated basic math.
• Data entry into pharmacy computer systems.
• Fill and manage automated dispensing devices.
• Assist the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

Data entry

Unit-dose prep

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

CA Pharmacy Technician licensure

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Automated dispensing devices

Pyxis maintenance

Job description

Welcome to Montage Health’s application process!

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. Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 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, and 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.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

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.

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

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: $2.17Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.26