Pharmacy Technician

Natividad Medical Center (NMC); Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, CA seeks a temporary Pharmacy Technician to support both inpatient and outpatient medication services under a pharmacist supervision. The role involves compounding IV medications, preparing prescriptions, maintaining patient medication files, and assisting with drug distribution and inventory management.

Candidates must hold a CA Pharmacy Technician license (or obtain before start) and have experience in hospital pharmacy settings.

Qualifications

• Valid California Pharmacy Technician license or ability to obtain prior to start.
• Familiarity with dispensing prescriptions, IV admixtures and unit-dose systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations and aseptic technique.
• Experience with computer applications related to pharmacy and patient records.
• Excellent customer service and communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Compound intravenous medications (IV admixtures, TPN, chemotherapy) using aseptic technique.
• Prepare simple compounds (creams, ointments, solutions) and fill prescription orders.
• Transcribe prescriptions into the computer and prepare medications for pharmacist check.
• Maintain security and records for controlled substances and inventory control.
• Assist in training new staff and pharmacy students and handle medication distribution tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Pharmacy terminology

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

One year hospital pharmacy experience

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Position Description

Priority Screening Date: Monday, September 7, 2026 at 11:59pm. Please allow up to two weeks for processing of application materials. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise.

Natividad is seeking to fill one (1) temporary Pharmacy Technician in the Pharmacy Department. Under supervision of a registered pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs specialized technical work in the preparation of prescriptions and other medications for inpatients and outpatients; maintains comprehensive patient medication files; works with and assists pharmacists in the maintenance and manufacture of routine intravenous solutions and special solutions and other work as required.

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the hiring preference for veterans and eligible military spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

Significant responsibilities of the position

• Compounds intravenous medications including IV admixtures, total parenteral nutrition, and chemotherapy using proper aseptic technique.
• Compounds simple compounds including creams, ointments, and solutions.
• Fills initial and refill medication orders for pharmacist check.
• Performs pharmaceutical calculations related to compounding and medication administration.
• Clean and disinfect IV compounding equipment and facilities.
• Monitor the environmental temperatures of temperature sensitive medications and take immediate actions when temperature controlled inventory locations go out of range.
• Perform monthly checks of drug supplies stored throughout the hospital with irregularities being reported within 24 hours to the pharmacist in charge and the chief executive office of the facility. Remove unacceptable, recalled or expired medication from inventory for return or discard.
• Package emergency supplies for use in the hospital's emergency medical system. Seal emergency containers for use in the hospital's emergency medical system.
• Perform non-discretionary aspects of outpatient pharmacy medication dispensing. Transcribe written or faxed prescriptions into the computer or receive prescriptions electronically. Pull, fill and label the medication for pharmacist check.
• Maintain security and control of controlled substances and controlled substance records.
• Process patients credits for unused medications.
• Dispose of controlled medications, hazardous medications, and other medications and supplies as required by hospital policy and by state and federal government.
• Repackage extemporaneous unit doses of bulk medications.
• Assist in preparation and maintenance of pharmacy department records.
• Answer telephone calls with excellent customer service for both patients and coworkers; answer non-discretionary questions and forwarding discretionary questions to the pharmacist.
• Transport medications to and from clinics, nursing areas, and other health care sites.
• Maintain neatness and tidiness in the pharmacy; maintain equipment and supplies in designated work areas.
• Maintain adequate compounding supplies and IV solutions needed to compound.
• Participate in the ordering, control, distribution, unpacking and storage of inventory; notify the buyer of items in low stock; unpack received stock and place in appropriate storage area; restock inventory storage areas and automated dispensing machines.
• Perform minor repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting of pharmacy devices and automation including automated dispensing machines.
• Assist in the training of new employees and pharmacy students.

Minimum qualifications

Required License: Possession of a valid Pharmacy Technician license issued by the State of California or the ability to obtain prior to start. (Please ensure that the name on your license/certification either matches the name on your application or is indicated somewhere on your application, as all licenses/certifications will be verified via primary source).

Working knowledge of

• Current methods and procedures of dispensing prescriptions and stocking pharmaceutical preparations, IV additive mixtures, unit dose medication distribution systems; drugs, chemicals and pharmaceutical supplies required of a hospital pharmacy
• Safety policies and procedures as they relate to pharmacy
• Computer applications related to pharmacy
• Medical terminology and abbreviations
• Basic pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature
• State and federal pharmacy regulations as they pertain to specific assignments
• Standards and terminology of weights and measures
• Aseptic technique and manipulation of sterile solutions
• Operation of various machines and devices utilized in a pharmacy.

Skill and ability to

• Understand and follow written instructions and apply policies and procedures pertaining to the job assignment
• Make basic mathematical and pharmaceutical calculations
• Safely handle pharmaceuticals and equipment
• Read and interpret prescriptions from physician's orders
• Deal effectively with the public and co-workers
• Perform weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy
• Operate a computer, communicate clearly and effectively
• Provide excellent customer services
• Work under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Write clearly and legibly
• Work with numerous or constant interruptions
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education: Completion of pharmacy technician training program from a recognized school.

Experience: One year of experience working as pharmacy technician in an acute care hospital.

Conditions of employment

• Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Eligible list

Applicants successful in the qualifications assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Hiring preference for veterans and eligible military spouses

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans' preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application. To apply for veterans' preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to [e-mail].

Special notes

• If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at [phone].
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position you will not be eligible for the benefits.