Pharmacy Technician Specialist – Medication History – Varied – La Jolla

This is a full time position with varied, 10-hour shifts at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Shifts are 0700-1745, 0800-1845, 1000-2045, 1330-0012, with rotating weekends off. 

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:

• 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.
• 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?

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. Staff and leadership work side by side each day to improve processes and solve problems, all to provide quality service to patients.

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

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