Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Sterile Compounding - Mercy San Diego

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Scripps Health team as a Pharmacy Technician Specialist in Sterile Compounding at Mercy San Diego. This full-time position involves 10-hour varied shifts and may require floating based on staffing needs. Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025, consistently ranked as a top employer, and nationally recognized for quality in various medical specialties. This role is part of the outpatient infusion centers, offering chemotherapy services and providing clear growth paths from entry-level Pharmacy Technician I to Specialist roles.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
California Pharmacy Technician License
Certification by National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) within 6 months of hire
Certification by a national pharmacy technician certification board in sterile compounding preparation (CSPT) required within 1 year of hire
2 years' pharmacy technician experience with 1 year sterile compounding

Nice To Haves

CPhT and CSPT
5 years' experience preferred
2 years compounding experience

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, responsible for supporting pharmacy operations in the preparation, compounding, and distribution of medications for patient care.
This role specializes in sterile compounding, hazardous drug handling and compliance with USP <797>, <800> and institutional policies.
The IV specialist ensures medication accuracy, safety and timely delivery while collaborating closely with nurses and pharmacy personnel.
This position will provide technical leadership, training, quality assurance support, inventory management and workflow oversight to maintain optimal pharmacy operations and patient safety standards.