Pharmacy Technician (SEIU), Per Diem, Rotating shift

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist in packaging and delivering unit-dose cassettes. You will pull medications, stock floors, and prepare IV products per regulatory guidelines.

Requirements include a State Pharmacy Technician license and likely higher education options; the role is full-time with rotating shifts and potential per diem assignments. Join a hospital team committed to patient care.

Qualifications

• State Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification preferred.
• High School Education/GED or equivalent preferred.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pulls medications from stock and matches medications with the corresponding label generated by the pharmacist involved with entry of medication orders into the patient’s computer-generated profile.
• Maintains floor stock (restocking, removal of expired medications, rotate stock) of nursing areas and other medication areas; prices and stocks in-coming deliveries.
• Prepares IV medication products within the guidelines of applicable laws and regulations.
• Checks in orders from wholesaler and suppliers; distributes stock and file paperwork; processes returns and back orders timely.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

State Pharmacy Technician license: Required

Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred

Job description

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other nondiscretionary tasks related to the furnishing of drugs, while assisting and under the direct supervision and control of a pharmacist. Fills and delivers the unit dose cassettes from the patients profile to nursing units. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• State Pharmacy Techncian license: Required
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred
• State Pharmacy Technician license: Required

Essential Functions

• Pulls medications from stock and matches medications with the corresponding label generated by the pharmacist involved with entry of medication orders into the patient’s computer generated profile in an accurate manner.
• Maintains floor stock (restocking, removal of expired medications, rotate stock) of nursing areas and other medication areas. Prices and stocks in-coming deliveries.
• Prepares IV medication products within the guidelines of applicable laws and regulations.
• Checks in orders from wholesaler and suppliers. Distributes appropriately the stock and file paperwork; processes returns and back orders in a timely manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 73779
• Job Category : Technician
• Posting Date : 2026-10-09T23:59:17+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Rotating Shift
• Locations : San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Per Diem
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $31.68. 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. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
• Hiring Department : Pharmacy
• Shift Length : 10 Hours