Pharmacy Technician (PHTEC) - Full-Time Days - CDCR Central Fill Pharmacy

AvaMed Workforce; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician (PHTEC) for a contract at the CDCR Central Fill Pharmacy in Sacramento, CA. Central Fill Pharmacy prepares, packages, and dispenses prescription medications for inpatient and outpatient patients across 31 CDCR institutions, centralizing high-volume dispensing for the state's correctional facilities.

We offer the opportunity to work within a high-volume central fill operation with supervision by licensed pharmacists, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license (California State Board of Pharmacy).
• Pharmacy technician experience; correctional, institutional or high-volume pharmacy experience preferred.
• Background check and CDCR security clearance.
• TB test, immunizations and facility health clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily pharmacy workflows in a high-volume central fill operation.
• Prepare and package prescription medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Manage pharmaceutical and drug supply inventory and maintain strict inventory logs.
• Follow all safety, security and controlled-substance procedures.

Education

Active California Pharmacy Technician license (California State Board of Pharmacy)

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (PHTEC) - Full-Time Days - CDCR Central Fill Pharmacy

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician (PHTEC) for a contract at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Central Fill Pharmacy in Sacramento, CA. Central Fill Pharmacy prepares, packages, and dispenses prescription medications for inpatient and outpatient patients across 31 CDCR institutions, centralizing high-volume dispensing for the state's correctional facilities.

• Location: CDCR Central Fill Pharmacy, Sacramento, CA
• Dates: 11/30/2026 - 06/07/2027
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM (30-minute meal)
• Orientation: during the set schedule

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily pharmacy workflows in a high-volume central fill operation
• Prepare and package prescription medications under pharmacist supervision
• Manage pharmaceutical and drug supply inventory and maintain strict inventory logs
• Follow all safety, security and controlled-substance procedures

Requirements

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license (California State Board of Pharmacy)
• Pharmacy technician experience; correctional, institutional or high-volume pharmacy experience preferred
• Background check and CDCR security clearance
• TB test, immunizations and facility health clearances

Why AvaMed Workforce

We place healthcare professionals across California correctional facilities and support you from credentialing through your first day.