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Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (XR2) - Pasadena, CA

Omnicell

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Compensation
$30–35/hr
Location
Pasadena, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Pharmacy Technician License Or Registration, required

Job overview

The Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 supports Omnicell’s XR2 Central Pharmacy Automation System at a hospital pharmacy site in Pasadena. The role operates and maintains automation equipment, supports medication inventory and dispensing workflows, troubleshoots common issues, and works with pharmacy teams and customers. The posting requires a California pharmacy technician license or registration and a high school diploma or GED; national certification and hospital automation experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pharmacy Automation, requiredCustomer Service, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveMechanical Aptitude, nice to haveAutomated Systems, nice to haveWindows, nice to haveExcel, nice to havePowerPoint, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveStanding, requiredLifting 35 Lbs, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, requiredCalifornia Pharmacy Technician License or Registration, requiredPTCB or NHA CPhT/ExCPT Certification, nice to haveAccredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, nice to have1+ Years Hospital Pharmacy Automation Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (XR2) | Pasadena, CA

At Omnicell, we are defining and delivering outcomes by transforming medication management through automation, intelligence, and expert services. As an Automation Pharmacy Technician 4, you will support Omnicell’s XR2 Central Pharmacy Automation System, helping hospital pharmacies operate more safely and efficiently while enabling clinicians to focus on patient care.

What You Can Expect

Career Growth

Start as an automation pharmacy technician and grow into roles across Professional Services, Training, Consulting, Management, and beyond. Omnicell values internal growth and promotes motivated, high‑performing team members.

Learning & Development

Receive continuous, hands‑on training with industry‑leading pharmacy automation technology, supported by mentorship and ongoing learning initiatives to strengthen both technical and interpersonal skills.

Comprehensive Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, retirement, education, and wellness benefits begin on day one , designed to support you and your family.

Day in the Life

In this role, you will be a critical partner to hospital pharmacy teams by:

  • Supporting automated medication inventory management

  • Maintaining and troubleshooting XR2 automation equipment

  • Monitoring inventory levels to support daily dispensing

  • Communicating proactively with customers and internal teams

Responsibilities

  • Operate Omnicell automation systems at customer sites in accordance with SOPs and best practices

  • Perform medication returns and restocking to optimize automation usage

  • Monitor and maintain formulary inventory levels

  • Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance

  • Perform basic troubleshooting and escalate unresolved issues to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC)

  • Monitor system trends, identify risks, and resolve common issues

  • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure procedural compliance

  • Communicate effectively with pharmacy leadership, customers, and Omnicell teams

  • Support customer satisfaction by serving as a liaison between Omnicell and the customer

  • Conduct training and ensure completion of required documentation

  • Maintain required certifications, credentials, and expense reporting compliance

  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) to support Omnicell team members on site or remotely

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Active California (CA) State Board of Pharmacy Technician license/registration (Required)

  • Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA CPhT / ExCPT) - (Preferred)

  • Working knowledge with pharmacy automation

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program

  • 1 to 2+ years of hospital pharmacy automation experience

  • Basic troubleshooting experience with automation equipment

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

  • Clear, professional communication and problem‑solving ability

  • Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with automated systems

  • Proficiency in Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment

Work Conditions

  • Able daily commute and work at this Site: 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena, A

  • Shift: TBD - Day Shift

  • Travel (out of state) required for training(s)

  • Hospital Pharmacy Environment

  • 8–10 hour shifts; hours may vary based on business needs

  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 lbs

  • Potential exposure to hazardous medications

Drug Screen: Required

Base Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience, and skillset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible US employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

How this job compares

Set against the 13,356 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30–35/hr
  • California median$20–29/hr728 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–27/hr10,648 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $32.50/hr, is 34% above the California median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the top quarter of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 801 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in California and 13,356 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 (2,637 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,575 of the 13,356 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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