Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Pasadena Hospital Association; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasadena Hospital Association is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Retail to support pharmacists in preparing, dispensing, and managing outpatient prescriptions. The role emphasizes accurate prescriptions, customer service, and smooth daily operations in a retail pharmacy.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of pharmacy experience, a California registered pharmacy technician license, and ideally a CPhT certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in pharmacy, preferably in retail pharmacy.
• Current Registered Pharmacy Technician License issued by California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports pharmacists in preparation, dispensing, and management of outpatient prescriptions.
• Assists with prescription entry, insurance processing, and patient interactions.
• Maintains stock, inventory, and daily operations in a retail pharmacy environment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Role Summary

The Pharmacy Technician - Retail supports pharmacists in the preparation, dispensing, and management of dispensing outpatient prescriptions. This role ensures patients receive safe, timely and accurate prescriptions while providing excellent customer service. The technician assists with prescription entry, insurance processing, inventory management, patient interactions and maintains smooth daily operations in a retail pharmacy environment. In addition, the technician will play a vital role in verifying patient information, resolving insurance and billing issues, maintaining appropriate stock of medications and responsible in ordering stock required for the pharmacy.

Expectations

This position is trust-funded for 18 months. Employment in this position after the initial18 months is contingent upon the continued availability of funding.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience / Training

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in pharmacy, preferably in retail pharmacy.

Licenses / Certifications

Required:

• Current Registered Pharmacy Technician License issued by California State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Retail

Department: Pharmacy

Shift Duration: 8

Primary Shift: Days

Time Type: Full time

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $26.85 - $40.94. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.