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Pharmacy Technician
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : Sacramento, CA, 95834
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Our Company
PharMerica
Overview
PharMerica is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician Sacramento, CA!
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you’ll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
Monday-Friday 2pm-1030pm
Weekend/Holiday Rotation
Benefits and perks for you!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Time Off*
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
How YOU will benefit:
- Supportive team with room to work independently
- Ongoing training and career growth
- Advancement opportunities in a growing company
- Referral bonuses
- We cover Pharmacy Technician license fees (new hires & current staff eligible)
As a Pharmacy Technician you will:
- Fill prescription items and package medications for dispensing and delivery.
- Accurately label products, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
- Prepare medications, including non-sterile compounding (liquids, powders, ointments, etc.).
- Enter patient and prescription data into the computer system to generate labels.
- Participate in pharmacy inventory management, including checking stock and removing expired medications.
- Handle returned medications per protocol (credit or destruction).
- Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
- Assist with onboarding and training new pharmacy staff.
- Perform specialized tasks such as:
- Working in the Controlled Drugs (Narcotics) Room.
- Operating automated machines to prepack medications.
- Mixing IV medications and sanitizing IV room/equipment.
- Servicing facility-based dispensing machines (e.g., RxNow).
- Perform other pharmacy support tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications :
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician license as required by state
- Experience in a pharmacy setting and medical terminology.
- Ability to operate a computer; recognize and identify medications.
- Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, and effective oral communication.
Desired:
- Long Term Care pharmacy experience.
*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day
About our Line of Business
PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.Salary Range
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Frequently asked questions
Sacramento's healthcare sector has seen steady growth, increasing demand for pharmacy technicians. Competition varies by employer, but positions at non-retail pharmacies like Adoration Home Health & Hospice are sought after due to specialized care environments, making local hiring moderately competitive.
In California, possessing a state pharmacy technician license is essential, especially for long-term care pharmacies. Certifications emphasizing long-term care experience or specialty compounding skills can enhance prospects at facilities serving senior living communities.
Key skills include precise medication preparation, knowledge of non-sterile compounding, strong inventory management, and effective communication within clinical teams. Familiarity with senior care pharmaceutical needs also elevates a candidate’s profile in Sacramento’s healthcare market.
Adoration Home Health & Hospice provides ongoing training, career advancement options, and support for license renewal fees. Pharmacy Technicians can progress into specialist roles or educator positions within the company’s expanding long-term care services.
Beyond medical and dental coverage, the company offers tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, wellness programs, and daily pay options. Such perks enhance work-life balance and promote professional development, making Adoration a supportive workplace for Pharmacy Technicians.
Unlike retail roles, technicians here focus on preparing medications for long-term care clients, including compounding, managing controlled substances, and servicing automated dispensing machines, all within a closed-door, non-retail environment tailored to senior care.
This pay range aligns well with Sacramento’s market rates for pharmacy technicians, particularly in specialized long-term care settings. It reflects the role’s skill requirements, shift timings, and the company’s comprehensive benefits package, offering competitive compensation.
Candidates seeking a focused non-retail pharmacy environment with dedicated senior care will find this role appealing. The company’s commitment to career development, license fee coverage, and flexible scheduling distinguishes it within Sacramento’s healthcare job landscape.
Managing complex medication regimens, ensuring accurate labeling, handling controlled substances safely, and adapting to shift rotations can be demanding. Effective teamwork and meticulous attention to detail are essential to meet long-term care patients’ needs.