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Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician, Lead

Sutter Health

Oakland, CAFull-time$44.15–61.81/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$44.15–61.81/hr
Location
Oakland, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician, Lead coordinates daily pharmacy technician operations, including workflow oversight, staffing support, scheduling coordination, and work assignments. The role partners with pharmacy leadership on operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and patient care, and supports quality management, audit readiness, documentation, and performance improvement. It may also assist with staffing, training, orientation, and process improvement.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Terminology, nice to havePharmaceutical Names, nice to havePharmaceutical Calculations, nice to havePharmacy Laws and Regulations, nice to havePharmacy Practice Settings, nice to haveNarcotic Delivery Procedures, nice to haveMedication Prescribing and Dispensing Terms, nice to haveAccreditation Standards, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveMicrosoft Office Suite, nice to havePharmaceutical Technology, nice to haveEHR, nice to haveEPIC, nice to haveBasic Math, nice to havePrioritization, nice to haveIndependent and Teamwork, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to havePatient Privacy, nice to haveCollaborative Relationships, nice to havePharmacy Buyer Duties, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or Board Requirements, nice to haveRegistered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern, nice to have4 Years Recent Relevant Experience, nice to have

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization: ABSMC-Summit Campus Position Overview: Coordinates daily pharmacy technician operations, including workflow oversight, staffing support, scheduling coordination, and technician work assignments. Partners with pharmacy leadership to ensure operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and high-quality patient care. Supports quality management activities, including audit readiness, documentation management, performance improvement initiatives, and ongoing compliance with local, state, federal, and organizational standards. May assist with staffing, staff training, orientation, and continuous process improvement efforts. Job Description: EDUCATION:

  • Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program
  • OR Met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • PHRMTECHR-Registered Pharmacy Technician
  • OR PHARMC-Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • OR TCH-Pharmacy Technician
  • OR PHARMI-Pharmacy Intern

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 4 year recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.
  • Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.
  • Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
  • Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
  • Carry out calculations and execute basic math skills needed for common dosage determination.
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
  • Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  • Ability to perform basic pharmacy buyer duties.

Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $44.15 to $61.81 / hour The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,517 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$44.15–61.81/hr
  • California median$20–29/hr760 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–28/hr10,824 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $52.98/hr, is 119% above the California median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 836 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in California and 13,517 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,656 postings).
Education
181 of the 13,517 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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