Pharmacy Tech II - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).

This is a full time position with varied 10-hour shifts working every other weekend at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

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?

Joining our department offers a unique opportunity to be part of a close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic environment. At Scripps Mercy Pharmacy, you'll find a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and recognized. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you'll have the chance to grow both personally and professionally, surrounded by passionate colleagues who share your commitment to excellence. We offer team-based shift assignments to encourage teamwork and balanced workloads as well as a defined career leader to recognize the significant value Pharmacy Technicians bring to our services. Join us and make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.

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

• 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.

Required Certification/Registration

• Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
• Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience in current practice environment or in sterile compounding and 1 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in any practice setting.

Required 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