Pharmacy Technician-Retail - Sharp Chula Vista - Variable Shift - Per Diem

sharp; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Healthcare's Pharmacy Services is seeking a California Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing, documenting and distributing patient medications. Requires California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) and CA State Board registration; CPhT preferred. Union involvement under SEIU-UHW CBA.

The position emphasizes collaboration, accuracy in daily operations, and patient-focused service, with weekend as needed and no on-call requirement.

Qualifications

• CA Pharmacy Technician License required (TCH) by California State Board of Pharmacy.
• HS diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services; support preparation, documentation and distribution of medications.
• Perform daily operations: print reports, process claims, file prescriptions, archive, and stock supplies.
• Distribute medications to patients; verify patient information and medication details; communicate delays and issues to patients.

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH)

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

Hours :

Shift Start Time:

Variable Shift End Time:

Variable

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$28.740 - $35.930 - $40.240

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

In alignment with the SEIU CBA, this position will be posted for 7 days internally from 9/11/2026 to 9/19/2026 and available only to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit.

What You Will Do

To assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services that supports the mission, values and philosophy of Pharmacy Services and Sharp Healthcare. Performs technical tasks involved in the preparation, documentation and distribution of patient medications.

Required Qualifications

California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year experience in retail pharmacy environment.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Collaboration and Teamwork

Operational Services (internal customers): Clearly communicates goals and instructions to other staff members, including handoffs between shifts (written/oral); Participates in staff orientation and resident/student training programs.

Effectively intercepts and troubleshoots problems, as demonstrated by effective problem solving, prioritization of issues with respect to level of significance and impact to patient care, safety, workflow, and communication. When faced with complex situations, has knowledge of and applies the appropriate policies and procedures; Effectively evaluates ongoing workflow issues as and directs daily workload to achieve efficiency and maximize resource utilization as business needs require; Attends and participates in staff meetings or reviews staff meeting communications; Reads work related email at a minimum on assigned workdays.

Customer Service/Interdepartmental Relations (external customers)

Answers phone in timely, friendly manner, stating department, name, and title; Fosters positive relationships through consistent, respectful, professional interactions with customers; Responds to requests in a timely, caring manner that is consistent with Sharp Everyday Actions.

Daily Operations

• Print all necessary daily reports at the end of each shift.
• Assists in processing daily, weekly and monthly reports and claims within the designated time frames.
• Files original prescription hard copies in designated location each shift.
• Archives prescriptions as deemed necessary according to Sharp protocol.
• Willing and able to step into any technical role to help achieve a smooth pharmacy workflow.
• Willing and able to fill in at other sites to help meet the needs of the pharmacy.
• Stock supplies at the end of each shift.

Distribute Medication to Patients

• Greets personnel and patients entering the pharmacy with smile and acknowledges their presence.
• Accurately gathers and documents patient's name, demographics, insurance information, drop off time and indicates known drug allergies in accordance to department standards for all walk in prescription orders.
• Communicates to patient any delays in prescription processing and the steps taken to resolve the issue in a timed manner.
• Double checks each completed prescription prior to bagging, verifying the labeled medications match the enclosed bag ticket.
• Checks 'will call' shelf daily to see if any medications have not been picked up. Calls patients when necessary about prescription orders.
• Follows Return to Stock guidelines for all medications that are not picked up.
• Asks for additional identifiers for every patient picking up a prescription.
• Accurately, and within designated time frames, prepares prescriptions, refills or balance for delivery or mail out prior to arrival of daily delivery driver.
• Documents all communication with patients regarding prescription status including, but not limited to, Call When Ready (CWR), medication shortage, etc.
• After receipt of medications from wholesaler checks and fills drugs on order according to site procedures. Contacts patients if necessary.
• Accurately handles all cash, charge, delivery and doctor payroll deduct payments for all merchandise leaving the pharmacy.
• Always provides paying customers with a receipt for transactions.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies for cash register and credit card machine.
• Perform end of day duties, including but not limited to, register and credit card machine reconciliation.

Inventory Control

• Maintain appropriate levels of pharmacy inventory at all times.
• Monitors and document