Education:
High School Graduate or Equivalent - Required
Completion of Pharmacy Technician Program - Preferred
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or health-system setting - Required
Demonstrated experience or working proficiency in the specific focus areas to which the Lead Technician is assigned (Pyxis/ADC replenishment, controlled substances handling, or sterile compounding) preferred; equivalent experience considered - Required
Prior informal lead, trainer, or preceptor experience - Preferred
Prior experience supporting Board of Pharmacy, DEA, or Joint Commission inspections.- Preferred
Experience with automation/technology optimization projects (ADC par-level analytics, IV robotics, diversion-monitoring software) - Preferred
Certifications/Licensures:
Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy - Required
National certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through PTCB or ExCPT - Required
For Sterile Compounding focus area: current sterile compounding certification/competency (e.g., aseptic technique, gowning, media-fill, and gloved fingertip testing) per USP <797> and hospital policy, as indicated. - Required
For Controlled Substances focus area: ability to meet hospital and DEA requirements for controlled substance handling, including background check clearance - Required
Advanced pharmacy technician certification relevant to focus area (e.g., CSPT for sterile compounding)- Required within 9 months of hire
Knowledge/Skills:
Working knowledge of California pharmacy law, DEA regulations, and USP standards relevant to the assigned focus area.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume, high-risk clinical environment.
Ability to train, guide, and provide constructive feedback to peer-level technician staff.
Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with pharmacists, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff.
Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and automation technology relevant to the focus area (e.g., ADC software, IV workflow systems, inventory management systems).
Ability to identify and appropriately escalate compliance, safety, or workflow concerns.
Pay Range:
$39.95 - $53.93Hourly--s-p-m1--
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