Pharmacy Tech I - Pharmacy
- Night differential $3.26/hr
- 8-hour shifts
- BLS
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $32.49–$43.47 an hour. Open pharmacy technician jobs in California post a median of $33.39 an hour, the middle half $28.48–$37.31, across 182 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Pharmacy technicians employed in California earn a median of $26.50 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
Medicare gives Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; California's hospitals average 3.1). 82% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 39% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · California hospitals by rating.
What California requires of a pharmacy technician
Pharmacy Technician license, from the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Training: Must be a high school graduate or hold a general education development certificate equivalent, and qualify by one pathway under Business and Professions Code section 4202 (coursework affidavit, PTCB or ExCPT certificate, or military training DD214).
- National certification: Not strictly required: PTCB or ExCPT certification is one of the qualifying pathways; the others are completed coursework (associate degree in pharmacy technology, a course of at least 240 hours, ASHP-accredited training, or pharmacy school graduation) or military training.
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 82.6%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.91x · Clicks 42
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 78.0% · Stating an hourly rate 74.6%
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About the job
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Job Description
Under the leadership of the department director and/or the assistant director of pharmacy operations, the pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting in pharmacy department activities not requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment. Duties/responsibilities include, but are not limited to, maintaining patient records/drug profiles, unit dose medication preparation, non-sterile compounding and associated basic math skills, data entry into pharmacy computer systems, filling and managing automated dispensing devices, and assisting the pharmacist in providing quality pharmaceutical care. Important dimensions of this position consist of professional commitment, team work, interpersonal skills, safety, good customer relations, fiscal responsibility and broad pharmacy knowledge.
Experience
At least three years pharmacy technician experience required. Hospital experience preferred.
Education
Education as required for State of California Pharmacy Technician licensure.
Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.
Licensure/Certifications
State of California Pharmacy Technician license or undergraduate California Pharmacist Intern license is required. Existing employees must have PTCB by April 2026. Additionally, preference is given to those with American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification, which must also be obtained within the first six months of employment.
This position requires driving. Individuals assigned to driving company vehicles to offsite locations for medication delivery and Pyxis maintenance must possess a valid California driver’s license, have an acceptable driving record of three points or less, and participate in the DMV pull-notice program.
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Assigned Work Hours
8 hour shifts; 5 days per work week. Alternating schedules for weekends and holidays.
Position Type
Regular
Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience):
$32.49
to
$43.47
The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $2.17
Hourly Night Shift Differential: $3.26
From Montage Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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