St Mary Medical Center·Long Beach, California
The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications while maintaining drug inventory and patient records. They provide operational support including billing, controlled substance processing, and the oversight of the Robot-Rx automated dispensing system.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St.
Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California.
Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics.
Additionally, St.
Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities The Pharmacy Technician assists Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records.
The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist to perform operational support functions such as billing/crediting, controlled substance processing, inventory control and training.
This position is required to perform distributional support functions including electronic profiling, timely and accurate labeling and preparation of products in compliance with P&P/rules/regulations and daily operation/oversight of the Automated dispensing Robot-Rx.
Single Access This position may have access to third party credit card information and transactional systems (cash registers, point of sale devices, applications supporting credit card transactions, and reports or other documents containing credit card information) from single transactions or a single card at a time.
Job Requirements Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent.
Current California Pharmacy Technician Registration.
One-two year pharmacy technician experience. College courses desirable
Candidates must have a high school diploma and a current California Pharmacy Technician Registration. One to two years of experience and college courses are preferred.
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.
