Pharmacy Technician

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sacramento County, CA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform technical duties in the preparation, packaging and distribution of pharmaceuticals. You will also handle inventory control, record keeping and customer service under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Applicants must hold a current California State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician registration and can expect a permanent, full-time role with benefits in the Health Services department.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician from the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Educational or license proof may be required with the application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package and distribute pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain inventory control and records.
• Provide customer service and assist pharmacists.

Skills

Pharmaceutical terminology

Dosage forms

Inventory control

Pharmacy procedures

Pharmacy laws/regulations

Communication with public

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CA)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Automatic dispensing machine

Counting machine

Office equipment

Job description

Salary: $56,689.20 - $68,924.88 Annually

Location: Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 28314-D

Department: Health Services

Opening Date: 08/21/2026

Closing Date: 1/22/2027 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 9/4/2026, 10/2/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/25/2026, 12/24/2026, 1/22/2027 (final).

Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call.

The Pharmacy Technician performs technical duties in the preparation, packaging and distribution of pharmaceuticals; performs a variety of duties related to inventory control, record keeping, and customer service; and performs related duties as assigned.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Pharmaceutical terminology
• Characteristics, strengths, and dosage forms of pharmaceuticals
• Pharmaceutical systems of weights, measures and calculations
• Operation and care of pharmacy equipment
• Pharmaceutical procedures and techniques
• Inventory control procedures
• Laws, rules and regulations governing technician activities and the handling and storage of pharmaceuticals including controlled substances

Ability to

• Read, understand and apply laws, rules and regulations related to pharmacy practice
• Count, pour and mix with accuracy, precision and speed
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail under pressure from time, people or situations
• Perform basic mathematical computations
• Operate office machines and equipment used in the course of the work such as personal computers utilizing email, word processing, database, or pharmacy software; and pharmaceutical equipment including automatic dispensing machine, packing machine and counting machine
• Use basic weighing and measuring devices used in filling prescriptions
• Type drug labels accurately
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, physicians, nurses and the public
• Communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse public

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Current certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician from the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Education

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

The County may access criminal history information on all candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for the above job class consistent with the provisions of the Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure, and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history check, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirements: Possession of a valid certificate from the California State Board of Pharmacy as a registered Pharmacy Technician.

Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate license may constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules.

Working Conditions: Duties may require exposure to hostile and/or emotionally disturbed persons, and work in dangerous, high-crime areas of the community.

Child and Elder Abuse Reporting: Persons selected for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 and 11160 of the California Penal Code relating to child and elder abuse reporting.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

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TEMPORARY POSITIONS

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT

The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,

DENTAL INSURANCE

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LIFE INSURANCE

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

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DEFERRED COMPENSATION

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

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WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, or 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.