Pharmacy Technician II - Varied - Encinitas

The E.W. Scripps Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company is hiring a Pharmacy Technician II at Scripps Encinitas. You will work under licensed pharmacists providing essential support and patient-focused service within a hospital-led pharmacy team.

Qualifications include a California Pharmacy Technician License, CPhT certification within 6 months, and 2 years of related experience. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure safe, efficient medication handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
• CPhT certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 6 months' experience in current practice environment or in sterile compounding and 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in any practice setting.
• 2 years' experience in relevant practice area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working under the supervision of registered pharmacists.
• Assisting with mentoring pharmacy technician I as assigned.
• Performing more advanced pharmacy technician duties that may include billing and/or IV Clean Room responsibilities based on site specific needs.
• May assist pharmacy management with administrative support duties.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

California Pharmacy Technician License

CPhT certification

Job description

This is a full time position with 8 hour varied shifts and every other weekend located 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.

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 2026 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.

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 team at Encinitas prides itself in its teamwork and proactive nature. Staff and leadership work side by side each day to improve processes and solve problems, all to provide quality service to patients.

The Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for performing basic pharmacy technician duties including:

• Working under the supervision of registered pharmacists.
• Assisting with mentoring pharmacy technician I as assigned.
• Performing more advanced pharmacy technician duties that may include billing and/or IV Clean Room responsibilities based on site specific needs.
• May assist pharmacy management with administrative support duties.

Qualifications
Required Experience/Specialized Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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 2 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