Pharmacy Tech I - Pharmacy

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

Job summary

Montage Health in Monterey, CA is seeking a pharmacy technician to support operations under the department director and/or assistant director of pharmacy. You will maintain patient records/drug profiles, perform unit-dose preparation, non-sterile compounding, data entry, and manage automated dispensing devices, aiding in safe pharmaceutical care.

At least three years of technician experience is required; hospital experience is preferred. California licensure is required, with PTCB by April 2026.

Qualifications

• Pass orientation and initial competency assessment before independent assignment.
• Must maintain patient records and drug profiles.
• Strong math and data entry proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient records/drug profiles.
• Unit-dose medication preparation.
• Data entry into pharmacy systems and Pyxis management.
• Assist pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care.

Skills

Data entry

Unit dose preparation

Non-sterile compounding

Pharmacy math

Customer relations

Education

CA Pharmacy Technician licensure

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

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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