Pharmacy Tech Specialist - La Jolla

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

This is a full time position, working 8-hour varied shifts on variable days (M-F) at Scripps Memorial Hospital – La Jolla.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

As part of the Scripps Health pharmacy team, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide a broad range of clinical services at our sites and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to deliver high-quality, efficient services to patients and staff. They enjoy a practice environment that offers state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools in a collaborative and supportive workplace. Staff and leadership work side by side each day to improve processes and solve problems, all to provide quality service to patients.

Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician Inventory Specialist is responsible for managing and maintaining medication inventory throughout the pharmacy and hospital to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted patient care. This position supports medication procurement, inventory control, storage, distribution, replenishment, and expiration management, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies. The Inventory Specialist also supports the management and maintenance of automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) and other pharmacy inventory management systems. The Inventory Specialist collaborates with pharmacy staff, vendors, and other hospital departments to optimize medication availability, improve inventory management processes, reduce waste, and support operational excellence.

Experience/Specialized Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Certification/Registration

• California Board of Pharmacy Certification
• Certified by a national pharmacy technician certification board (CPhT) required within 6 months of hire
• 2 years pharmacy tech experience

Preferred Education/Course(s)/Training

• Certification by National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.
• 1 year inpatient experience preferred or hospital externship

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $29.73-$41.71/hour