Pharmacy Technician

Via Care; South Gate (CA); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Job summary

Via Care in California is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist under supervision, handle dispensing tasks, and support multiple Pharmacy Department duties with a focus on accuracy and patient care.

This role requires a California license, bilingual English/Spanish abilities, and experience in community health settings. The job emphasizes safety, compliance, and teamwork within the department.

Qualifications

• Valid California State Board of Pharmacy Technician license.
• 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• Experience in a community health center preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in selecting medications and strengths.
• Prepare, count, label, package, and dispense pharmaceuticals for pharmacist approval.
• Communicate with other departments to ensure timely, accurate prescriptions.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Maintain inventory, temperature logs, and cleaning records as required.
• Comply with safety, quality, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
• Support pharmacy staff in clinical services as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English Spanish

Job description

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:

The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level or the area(s) to which assigned but may include (and not be limited to) the following. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Via Care's care standards.

• 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.

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.