Pharmacy Tech II - Mercy San Diego
About The Position
The Pharmacy Tech II works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and performs technical duties that support safe, efficient, and accurate medication preparation and distribution. The role requires competency beyond entry level, including sterile compounding, hazardous medication preparation, inventory oversight, and the ability to independently perform complex workflows. The Pharmacy Tech II may mentor Pharmacy Tech I staff and perform advanced duties such as overseeing main pharmacy workflow, assisting tech specialists, conducting unit inspections, sealing or locking emergency trays or carts, and checking other technicians’ work (tech-check-tech), depending on site-specific needs. This is a full-time position at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, with varied 10-hour shifts and work every other weekend. The department describes itself as close-knit, supportive, and collaborative, with team-based shift assignments, a defined career ladder, and opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth.
Requirements
- Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
- Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) within 6 months of hire.
- At least 6 months of experience in the current practice environment or in sterile compounding.
- At least 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician in any practice setting.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years of experience in a relevant practice area is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute medications safely, efficiently, and accurately under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Perform sterile compounding and hazardous medication preparation.
- Oversee inventory.
- Independently perform complex pharmacy workflows.
- Assist with mentoring Pharmacy Technician I staff as assigned.
- Oversee workflow in the main pharmacy as needed.
- Assist pharmacy technician specialists.
- Perform unit inspections.
- Seal or lock emergency trays or carts.
- Check the work of other technicians (tech-check-tech) based on site-specific needs.
Benefits
- Transitional and professional development programs.
- Team-based shift assignments intended to encourage teamwork and balanced workloads.
- A defined career ladder for Pharmacy Technicians.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
