Pharmacy Technician

Viacare Community Health Center; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Via Care Community Health Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists under supervision in dispensing medications and supporting daily Pharmacy Department operations.

The successful candidate will have 2 years of Pharmacy Technician experience, a valid CA Pharmacy Technician license, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and patient-focused service within a community health setting.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Prior experience in community health center.
• A valid State of California State Board of Pharmacy Technician's License.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, locates correct medication and strength.
• Prepares, counts, labels, packages, and dispenses pharmaceuticals for Pharmacist approval.
• Interacts with other departments to provide accurately dispensed prescriptions on a timely basis.
• Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Assists with inventory management and maintains cleanliness and organization of the Pharmacy Department.
• Supports clinical services and coordination as required; maintains compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Bilingual in English/Spanish

Pharmacy Systems

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: South Gate, CA 90280

Salary Range: $25.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision of a pharmacist, locates correct medication and strength.
• Prepares, counts, labels, packages, and dispenses pharmaceuticals for Pharmacist approval.
• Interacts with other departments to provide accurately dispensed prescriptions on a timely basis.
• Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Retrieves discontinued or expired medications from stock; discards or returns to stock as appropriate; completes corresponding documentation.
• Assists with the maintenance of pharmacy temperature and cleaning logs, and documents maintenance.
• Complies with safety, quality assurance, accreditation, legal, State, and Federal regulatory requirements.
• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
• May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services.
• Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Prior experience in community health center

Requirements:

• A valid State of California State Board of Pharmacy Technician's License
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment
• TB clearance, to be renewed every year. Vaccines and boosters as needed.

Environmental/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The following lists physical demands an employee will perform on a regular basis: sitting, viewing a computer monitor, typing/keyboarding, reading, handwriting, talking, and hearing, walking, standing, talking on the phone, and driving (vehicle). Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand, and bend. Must be able to talk and hear well. Good vision is imperative.

The following lists physical demands an employee may perform on an occasional basis: lifting an average weight of 30 lbs., crouch/knee/stoop/crawl and reach with hands and arms.

Compliance with all mandated vaccinations and all boosters is a term and condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Via Care Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In compliance with California Labor Code § 432.3, as amended effective January 1, 2026, this job posting includes the pay scale for the position. The pay scale represents a good‑faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. Actual compensation within the posted range will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.