Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Medication History - Part Time - Encinitas
About The Position
Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County's coastal communities since 1978. We're located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas' campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We're home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit. This is a part-time, benefit eligible position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. This position is for 8 hour shifts working every other weekend with variable shifts and hours. 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. Becker's 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. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 5 years inpatient experience preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
