Pharmacy Technician (SEIU), Part-time, Variable shift

Adventist Health·Templeton, California

$24 - $32/hrPart Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Pharmacy Technician (SEIU), Part-time, Variable shift · $24 - $32/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-52% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in California ($50.00/hr, n=509)

4 similar openings in the Templeton area

3 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$7.00/hr · lowesthighest · $14,331/hr

this role: $24.00/hrmedian $50.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 509 posted pharmacy roles in California rates. This role sits in the 23rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 52% below the California median for pharmacy roles.

Performs non-discretionary tasks related to furnishing drugs and filling unit dose cassettes under pharmacist supervision. Responsibilities include maintaining floor stock, preparing IV medications, and managing wholesaler orders.

Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.

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

Education and Work Experience

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

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $24 - $32/hr
Location: Templeton, California
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Closes: Jul 17, 2026
Application: Employer website

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