Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Night Shift

Adventist Health·Lodi, California

$27 - $36/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Night Shift · $27 - $36/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-45% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in California ($50.00/hr, n=500)

5 similar openings in the Lodi area

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

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this role: $27.46/hrmedian $50.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 500 posted pharmacy roles in California rates. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 45% below the California median for pharmacy roles.

The pharmacy technician performs packaging and manipulative tasks related to furnishing drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist. Responsibilities include filling unit dose cassettes, maintaining floor stock, and preparing IV medication products.

Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries. The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

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.

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
Technician license: Required in state of practice (CA or OR)
Pharmaceutical
Technician
Board certification: Preferred in CA and OR

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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $27 - $36/hr
Location: Lodi, California
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

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