Pharmacy Tech II - Mercy San Diego

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

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.