Pharmacy Technician-26426008

County of San Diego, CA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of San Diego is currently hiring qualified candidates for the position of Pharmacy Technician in County of San Diego, CA. This regular full-time role supports hospital, correctional, and community pharmacy operations.

Key duties include insurance billing, dispensing prescriptions, medication delivery, inventory control, purchasing, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Current California Pharmacy Technician license and registration.
• At least 1 year of recent pharmacy technician experience within past 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Insurance billing
• Assisting in accurately and efficiently filling prescriptions
• Medication delivery
• Inventory management
• Purchasing duties
• Ensuring regulatory compliance
• Maintaining good stakeholder relationships

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification, California

Job description

Salary: $55,328.00 - $71,448.00 Annually

Location: County of San Diego, CA

Job Type: Regular - Full time

Job Number: 26426008

Department: Sheriff

Division: Detention Oper Area 3

Opening Date: 08/20/2026

Closing Date: 8/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The County of San Diego is currently hiring qualified candidates for the position of Pharmacy Technician

Future Salary Increases

June 2027 - 4.87% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.87% Market Adjustment)

Responsibilities

• Insurance billing
• Assisting in accurately and efficiently filling prescriptions
• Medication delivery
• Inventory management
• Purchasing duties
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders
• Assisting in the performance of pharmacy related duties

Hiring Process and Timeline

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Current certificate and registration as a pharmacy technician in the State of California; AND,
2. One (1) year of recent (within past 3 years) experience performing the duties of a pharmacy technician in an inpatient hospital, correctional facility, community center, outpatient pharmacy or retail pharmacy.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Working Conditions

May be subjected to patients with communicable diseases and persons that may be potentially hostile or violent. May work with biohazards (i.e., medications and pharmaceutical sharps) and may be exposed to chemicals.

Evaluation

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

Veteran Preference Policy

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Strategic Plan

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Diversity & Inclusion

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.