Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Medication History - Varied - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, part of Scripps Health, is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support patient-centered care in a fast-paced, teaching-hospital setting. This role offers varied 8-hour shifts and opportunities to contribute to a renowned health system.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a current Pharmacy Technician License, CPhT certification within 6 months of hire, and at least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience, with inpatient experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CPhT certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience.
• 5 years inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medication histories for patients newly admitted to the hospital, including in the Emergency Department.
• Contact community pharmacies, outpatient providers, and patient family members to coordinate care and obtain information.
• Lead or participate in departmental projects and programs as assigned.
• Perform basic and advanced pharmacy technician duties as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a full-time position with varied 8-hour shifts 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:

Nearing 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?

Pharmacy practice at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego is the most advanced in the county, boasting significant pharmacist practice authorities and exceptional pharmacy-provider working relationships. As a teaching hospital, Mercy San Diego values the investment in the future of pharmacy. Growth and development is a priority, with 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. With the longest tenured Level I Trauma Center in the county, the team at Mercy San Diego thrives in a fast-paced environment and prides itself in its efficiency and teamwork in providing comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include:

• Obtain medication histories in an accurate, professional and efficient manner for patients newly admitted to the hospital while in the Emergency Department
• Contacting community pharmacies, outpatient providers, and patient family members to obtain needed medication information and coordinate care
• Complete assigned leadership roles in departmental projects and programs
• Performing basic pharmacy technician duties and more advanced pharmacy technician duties

Required Experience/Specialized Skills:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Certification/Registration:

• Current Pharmacy Technician License.
• Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years pharmacy technician experience.

Required Education/Course(s)/Training:

5 years inpatient experience preferred