Pharmacy Tech II - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to join the team in a full-time role with benefits. The position supports pharmacists in safe medication preparation and distribution, including sterile compounding and hazardous processes.

Eligible candidates will have a CA license and be able to obtain CPhT within 6 months. The role emphasizes teamwork and continuous improvement, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care in a busy hospital setting at Scripps Mercy

Qualifications

• CA Pharmacy Technician License required.
• CPhT certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 6 months in current practice environment or sterile compounding plus 1 year as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacist with medication preparation and distribution.
• Perform advanced duties including sterile compounding and hazardous medication preparation.
• Mentor technician I as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Attention to detail

Sterile compounding

Teamwork

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License

CPhT certification within 6 months of hire

Job description

Description

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.

Pharmacy Tech II Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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

Job

Pharmacy

Primary Location

Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

Work Locations

SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO

4077 FIFTH AVENUE

SAN DIEGO 92103

Organization

Scripps Mercy San Diego

Job Posting

Oct 9, 2026, 2:20:29 PM

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

28.88

Maximum Rate (USD)

39.71

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.