Skilled Nursing Pharmacy Tech – Detail‑Driven Patient Care

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in San Diego, CA is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support medication management for skilled nursing facility residents. This fast-paced role emphasizes accuracy, timely dispensing, and collaboration with pharmacists and facility staff.

You will handle unit-dose packaging, cycle fills, eMAR systems, and inventory control while maintaining HIPAA standards in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT) required.
• PTCB or ExCPT national certification preferred.
• Prior experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or institutional pharmacy setting preferred.
• Familiarity with unit-dose packaging, cycle fills, and eMAR systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume dispensing environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for collaborating with nursing facility staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in accurately preparing, packaging, and dispensing medications for skilled nursing facility residents.
• Process and verify medication orders, including controlled substances, in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manage medication cycle fills, blister packs, and unit-dose dispensing for long-term care patients.
• Coordinate with nursing facility staff to ensure timely and accurate medication delivery.
• Maintain accurate patient medication profiles and update records in the pharmacy management system.
• Monitor and manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stocking medications.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, DEA regulations, and long-term care pharmacy standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

California Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT)

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Tools

eMAR systems

Pharmacy management system

Job description

Skilled Nursing Pharmacy in San Diego, CA is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support medication management for skilled nursing facility residents. This fast-paced role emphasizes accuracy, timely dispensing, and collaboration with pharmacists and facility staff.

You will handle unit-dose packaging, cycle fills, eMAR systems, and inventory control while maintaining HIPAA standards in a high-volume environment.