Compounding Pharmacy Technician - Animal Health
Description
At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.
We are seeking a Medication Mixing Technician to join our team. In this role, you will help support our mission by ensuring high-quality execution of daily responsibilities, maintaining accuracy, and contributing to a collaborative environment focused on patient care and continuous improvement.
The Basics
Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary to Hire (Temp-to-Hire)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 5:15 pm
Compensation: $23.00/hour
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist and fills stock replacements.
- Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacist.
- Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of drugs and chemicals, and ensures their security.
- Helps maintain an orderly, clean environment including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies.
- Enters data into the computer system, recording prescriptions, purchase orders, stock orders, requisitions, and disbursements.
- Under direction of pharmacist, removes unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepares for return or disposal.
- Performs general clerical duties for the department.
What We’re Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED
- California State Pharmacy Technician License Required
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or compounding preferred
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Ability to follow formulas, procedures, and batch instructions
- Comfortable working with chemicals used in compounding
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to stay focused in a production environment
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and work in a lab/production setting
What You’ll Love About Wedgewood
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefit coverages
• Company Paid Life Insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contribution
• Paid time off that increases every year
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Strong internal promotion and career development programs
• A supportive, team-first culture where your work matters
• The opportunity to improve animal health every day
Why We Do What We Do
At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well-being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment work authorization?
- Currently, or in the future, does your authorization to work in the United States involve Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT)?
- Are you at least 18 years old or older?
- Are you a high school graduate, or have you earned a GED?
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- Have you ever had a professional license denied, revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted, conditioned, or limited or have you surrendered a professional license, been fined, placed on probation, reprimanded, disciplined, or entered into a settlement with a licensing authority in connection with a professional license you have held in any jurisdiction, or is any such action pending?
- Have you at any time had an application for registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) denied, had a DEA registration revoked, or surrendered a DEA registration for cause?
- Are you available to work the hours as stated in the job posting?
- Are you able, at the time of employment, to submit verification of your legal right to work in the United States?
- Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician in the state in which you are applying?
- In which states are you actively registered and/or licensed as a Pharmacy Technician?
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