Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in California
Certified Pharmacy Technician jobs in California are concentrated in retail chains, hospital systems, specialty pharmacy, and mail-order operations, with demand running from entry-level countertop roles to compounding and oncology pharmacy support. Los Angeles, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area account for the bulk of openings, and large employers like Kaiser Permanente, CVS Health, and Rite Aid maintain a deep and steady presence across the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are oncology pharmacy, sterile compounding, and long-term care pharmacy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
- Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
- Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
- Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.
- Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
- Prefer good computer skills.
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
- Prefer PTCB certification.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Salary Range: $20.5 - $24 / Hourly
Benefits
Health, dental and vision*
Prescription coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
Employee discount
Work & life resources
Career development programs
- with a 30-hour work week
- In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
- Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
- Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
- Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.
- Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
- Prefer good computer skills.
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
- Prefer PTCB certification.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Salary Range: $20.5 - $24 / Hourly
Benefits
Health, dental and vision*
Prescription coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
Employee discount
Work & life resources
Career development programs
- with a 30-hour work week
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens104
- Walmart7
- TruCare Pharmacy1
- Reliance Pharmacy1R
- Bushard's Pharmacy1B
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified pharmacy technician jobs across California.
- Active California State Board of Pharmacy technician registration in good standing
- National certification through PTCB or NHA ExCPT preferred or required
- Minimum one year of retail, hospital, or specialty pharmacy technician experience
- Proficiency with pharmacy dispensing software such as Epic Willow or QS1
- Strong accuracy with prescription verification, labeling, and controlled substance logs
- Ability to stand for extended shifts and handle fast-paced dispensing environments
Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified pharmacy technician in California?
You must register with the California State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician before you can work in the state. Registration requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a clean background check, and completed application materials submitted to the Board. National certification through the PTCB or NHA ExCPT is strongly preferred by most California employers and may be required for hospital and specialty pharmacy roles. Many community colleges across California offer pharmacy technician programs that satisfy training requirements and help candidates prepare for the national exams.
Which companies hire certified pharmacy technicians in California?
Companies currently hiring certified pharmacy technicians in California include Walgreens, Walmart, and TruCare Pharmacy, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kaiser Permanente, one of the largest integrated health systems headquartered in California, is consistently among the most active employers for hospital and specialty pharmacy roles across the state.
Which California cities have the most certified pharmacy technician jobs?
Lincoln, Oakland, and Campbell are the California cities with the most certified pharmacy technician openings. Los Angeles drives the largest share because of its dense retail pharmacy networks, major hospital systems, and large integrated health plans like Kaiser and Cedars-Sinai, while San Diego and the Bay Area generate strong volume from research-linked specialty pharmacy, health system campuses, and a high concentration of outpatient clinics.
Are there remote certified pharmacy technician jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of certified pharmacy technician openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, because most dispensing and compounding duties require a licensed physical pharmacy. The sub-roles most likely to support remote or hybrid arrangements are prior authorization coordination, medication therapy management, and telepharmacy verification, which do not require hands-on dispensing.
How can I get hired as a certified pharmacy technician in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to retail pharmacy chains, which hire and train candidates who hold an active California State Board of Pharmacy registration even without prior work experience. Large California employers like CVS Health and Rite Aid run structured on-the-job training programs for new technicians. Candidates who have completed a California community college pharmacy technician program, such as those offered at Los Angeles City College or De Anza College, hold a clear edge. Applying as a pharmacy clerk or medication aide at a hospital or long-term care facility is another door-opening lateral move.
Where can I find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in California?
You can find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated in real time. Search for roles that match your registration status, experience level, and preferred setting, whether that is retail, hospital, compounding, or specialty pharmacy, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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