Pharmacy Technician II - Varied- 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 10-hour shifts, 7 on 7 off, Wednesday night to Wednesday morning. Located 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.
• Becker’s 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.

As a Pharmacy Tech II you will be responsible for performing basic pharmacy technician duties including:

• Working under the supervision of registered pharmacists.
• Assisting with mentoring pharmacy technician I as assigned.
• Performing more advanced pharmacy technician duties that may include billing and/or IV Clean Room responsibilities based on site specific needs.
• May assist pharmacy management with administrative support duties Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and is responsible for performing technical duties that support safe, efficient, and accurate medication preparation and distribution. The role requires demonstrated competency beyond entry level, including sterile compounding, hazardous medication preparation, inventory oversight, and the ability to independently perform complex workflows. May assist with mentoring pharmacy technician I as assigned. Performs more advanced pharmacy technician duties that may include overseeing the workflow of the main pharmacy, assisting tech specialists, performing unit inspections, sealing/locking emergency trays or carts, and checking the work of other technicians (tech-check-tech) responsibilities based on site specific needs.

Experience/Specialized Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician with a minimum of 6 months' experience in current practice environment or in sterile compounding

Required Certification/Registration

• Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Education/Course(s)/Training

• 2 years' experience in relevant practice area is preferred

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: $28.88-$39.71/hour