NorthBay Health·Vacaville, California
The Pharmacy Technician II prepares and labels oral and injectable medications, including IV solutions and hazardous drugs, under pharmacist supervision. They are also responsible for maintaining pharmacy inventory, performing medication delivery rounds, and managing automated dispensing machine activities.
At NorthBay Health, the Pharmacy Technician II works under the supervision of Pharmacy Supervisor and oversight by the Staff Pharmacists, performs technician functions and assists with drug dispensing and record keeping. Maintains pharmacy inventory levels and integrity both within and outside the pharmacy.
Primary job duties
Prepares and labels oral, injectable and other medications, including neonatal and hazardous medications, for patients, under supervision and verification by a pharmacist according to departmental policies and procedures.
Reconstitutes additives, calculates volumes, and mixes IV solutions, nutritional products, under supervision and verification by a pharmacist according to departmental policies and procedures using aseptic technique.
Communicates with patient care areas and troubleshoots dispensing issues, IV's and general order clarification issues. Refers all clinical and pharmacologic questions to the pharmacist.
Prepares unit-dose packages of both oral and injectable preparations from bulk stock.
Performs IV rounds to monitor for utilization of solutions with additives.
Prepares IV labels and initiates and maintains IV additive profiles on all patients receiving medication solutions.
Credits returned and unused medication to patient's profiles in the computer.
Restocks and maintains inventory levels in immediate working areas.
Performs medication delivery rounds, restocks, and ensures medications availability to patient care areas.
Performs ADM activities including running of reports, restocking and billing.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Various shifts.
Interpersonal Skills and Values
Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.
NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.
We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.
We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.
NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.
NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role. Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.
NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.
Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.
Notice to Recruitment Agencies
NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.
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Candidates must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board of Pharmacy and have completed a pharmacy technologist training program. One year of institutional pharmacy technician experience and proficiency in basic pharmaceutical calculations are required.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.