Retail Pharmacy Technician

MMC001 Marshall Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Marshall Medical Center's MMF Retail Pharmacy Services seeks a Retail Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in a busy community setting. You will assist with medication preparation, dispense support, and inventory management, while using dispensing robots and packaging systems to ensure accuracy.

Ideal candidates hold a California Pharmacy Technician license, with a high school diploma, and a preference for national certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current, active Pharmacy Technician license with the California State Board of Pharmacy required.
• National certification (e.g., PTCB) preferred. Prior retail pharmacy experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacist in delivering safe, accurate, and timely pharmacy services.
• Assist with medication preparation and dispensing support.
• Operate advanced pharmacy technologies (e.g., dispensing robots and packaging systems).
• Manage medication inventory and procurement processes.
• Serve as a key point of contact for patients, ensuring a welcoming, patient-centered experience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Pharmacy Technician license

PTCB certification preferred

Tools

Pharmacy dispensing software

Pharmacy robotics

Job description

Department: MMF Retail Pharmacy Services

Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type: Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable): Non-RN Per Diem 1

Minimum Pay Range: $24.51 - $29.41

Job Description

The Retail Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacist in delivering safe, accurate, and timely pharmacy services while providing exceptional customer service in an independent retail pharmacy setting.

This role is responsible for medication preparation and dispensing support, operating advanced pharmacy technologies (e.g., dispensing robots and packaging systems), and managing medication inventory and procurement processes. The technician serves as a key point of contact for patients, ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and patient-centered experience.

Position Qualifications

Education/Licensure/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current, active Pharmacy Technician license with the California State Board of Pharmacy required. National certification (e.g., PTCB) preferred. Prior experience in a retail or community pharmacy setting preferred.

Knowledge/Experience: Knowledge of pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, third-party billing and inventory management.

Skills: Excellent Communication skills and team-oriented attitude. Strong organizational skills and effective time management while ensuring a high level of attention to detail. Ability to work well as a team, and independently on assigned projects.

About Marshall

A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY

Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations.

Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy.

Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.