Pharmacy Tech II - NMBC (Part Time, Day)

NorthBay Healthcare Group; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthBay Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists with dispensing and record-keeping in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include preparing unit-dose medications, IV solutions, and maintaining inventory with aseptic technique under supervision.

Qualifications require California registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern Pharmacist, completion of a technologist program, and about one year of hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• Registration as Pharmacy technician or Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Completion of pharmacy technologist training program.
• One year of institutional Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Knowledge of the laws involved in hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with drug dispensing and record keeping under supervision.
• Maintain inventory and ensure timely medication availability.
• Prepare unit-dose medications from bulk stock.
• Prepare IV solutions and prepare IV labels with aseptic technique.
• Communicate with patient care units to troubleshoot dispensing issues.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Pharmaceutical calculations

Typing 25 wpm

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technologist training

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) operations

Job description

Job Description

At Northbay Health, the Pharmacy Technician II works under the supervision of Pharmacy Supervisor and oversight by the Staff Pharmacists, performs technician functions and assists with drug dispensing and record keeping. Maintains pharmacy inventory levels and integrity both within and outside the pharmacy.

Primary Job Duties

• Prepared and labeled oral, injectable, neonatal, and hazardous medications under pharmacist supervision in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Reconstituted additives, calculated volumes, and compounded IV solutions and nutritional products using aseptic technique under pharmacist verification.
• Communicated with patient care units to troubleshoot dispensing issues, IV-related concerns, and medication order clarifications; escalated clinical and pharmacologic questions to pharmacists.
• Prepared unit-dose oral and injectable medications from bulk stock for patient use.
• Conducted IV rounds to monitor utilization and management of solutions with additives.
• Prepared IV labels and maintained IV additive profiles for patients receiving medication solutions.
• Processed credits for returned and unused medications through patient profiles in the pharmacy information system.
• Restocked medications and maintained inventory levels in pharmacy work areas.
• Performed medication delivery rounds, restocked patient care areas, and ensured timely medication availability.
• Managed Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) activities, including report generation, medication replenishment, and billing functions.
• Maintained pharmacy inventory integrity and supported efficient medication distribution operations.
• Assisted pharmacists with drug dispensing, record keeping, and other pharmacy operations as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school graduate preferred.

Licensure

• Registration as Pharmacy technician or Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Experience

• Completion of pharmacy technologist training program.
• One year of institutional Pharmacy Technician experience required.
• Knowledge of the laws involved in hospital pharmacy practice.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate competency in basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to type 25 wpm and have previous computer experience.
• Requires ability to communicate clearly needs and situational assessments.

Compensation

• $35.57 to $43.22 per hour based on years of experience doing the duties of the role.

About Us

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health's True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1-5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

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