Pharmacy Technician

Shriners Children's; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriner's Children’s in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team, preparing medications for dispensing, maintaining supplies, and assisting with patient care-related services.

The role requires Pharmacy Technician licensure and preference for 2+ years inpatient pharmacy experience and 1+ year IV compounding.

The position offers a pay range of $31.11–$43.92 per hour and emphasizes equitable compensation and departmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
• 2+ years inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• 1+ years IV compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses appropriate technique to prepare medications to be dispensed for patient administration.
• Maintains adequate inventory of pharmacy supplies and medications in the pharmacy and patient care areas.
• Supports administrative and operational functions for the Pharmaceutical Services Department.

Skills

Pharmacy licensure

IV compounding

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.Job DescriptionThe Pharmacy Technician will provide pharmaceutical services to staff to include preparation of medications to be dispensed, maintaining inventory and a variety of administrative and operational functions as a member of the pharmacy team.Key Responsibilities:Utilizes the appropriate technique to prepare medications to be dispensed for patient administrationPerforms a variety of activities/services to maintain an adequate inventory of pharmacy supplies andmedications both in the pharmacy and in the patient care areasPerforms a variety of patient care related services that indirectly affects each patient’s quality of carePerforms a variety of administrative and operational functions in support of the PharmaceuticalServices DepartmentRequired Responsibilities:Pharmacy Technician licensurePreferred Responsibilities:2+ years inpatient pharmacy experience1+ years IV compounding experienceThe pay range for this position is $31.11 - $43.92/hour.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.