Pharmacy Technician I - Varied - Encinitas

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in Encinitas is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time, benefited position at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. The role covers inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication distribution, repackaging, and sterile/non-sterile compounding.

You will train for tech-check-tech and cross-train in areas like medication history and medication safety, working with physicians, nurses, and the pharmacy team to ensure high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• California Board of Pharmacy Certification.
• Certification by National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.
• 1 year inpatient experience preferred or hospital externship.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient pharmacy operations including medication distribution.
• Repackaging and sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Train for tech-check-tech operations.
• Cross-train in medication history, buyer, medication safety and systems analyst roles.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Board of Pharmacy Certification

National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

1 year inpatient experience preferred or hospital externship

Job description

Description

This is a full time (80 hours per two week pay period), benefited position with a 8-hour varied shifts, including weekends at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

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.

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?

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. The Pharmacy Technician will join the tight-knit team at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and will have ample opportunity to experience all aspects of inpatient pharmacy operations, including medication distribution, repackaging, sterile and non-sterile compounding. The Pharmacy Technician will also have the opportunity to train for tech-check-tech operations and cross-train in other specialized roles, including medication history, buyer, medication safety and systems analyst.

Qualifications

Required Experience/Specialized Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Certification/Registration:

• California Board of Pharmacy Certification

Required Education/Course(s)/Training:

• Certification by National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.
• 1 year inpatient experience preferred or hospital externship

Job

Pharmacy

Primary Location

Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS

Work Locations

• SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS
• 354 SANTA FE DRIVE
• ENCINITAS 92024

Organization

Scripps Encinitas Hospital

Benefit Status

FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

28.05

Maximum Rate (USD)

37.65

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.