Pharmacy Technician II - Oncology Infusion - Per Diem - Varied - Torrey Pines
Scripps Health
Summary
This is a casual/per diem position with 10-hour varied shifts in Torrey Pines. The Infusion Center is open Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. Training is 2-3 days per week for the first month, then at least two shifts per two-week pay period. May float based on staffing needs.
Job description
Why join this team?
Scripps Health has five outpatient infusion centers (Hillcrest, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Bernardo and Torrey Pines), offering chemotherapy services using the latest techniques to maximize effectiveness and comfort. The team structure at our Infusion Centers provide a clear path for growth opportunities including entry level Pharmacy Technician I, Technician II, and Specialists.
Pharmacy Technician II responsibilities include:
- Works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and is responsible for performing technical duties that support safe, efficient, and accurate medication preparation and distribution.
- The role requires demonstrated competency beyond entry level, including sterile compounding, hazardous medication preparation, inventory oversight, and the ability to independently perform complex workflows.
- May assist with mentoring pharmacy technician I as assigned.
- Performs more advanced pharmacy technician duties that may include overseeing the workflow of the main pharmacy, assisting tech specialists, performing unit inspections, sealing/locking emergency trays or carts, and checking the work of other technicians (tech-check-tech) responsibilities based on site specific needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician
- Minimum of 6 months' experience in current practice environment or in sterile compounding
- Current California Pharmacy Technician License
- Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) required within 6 months of hire
- 2 years' experience in relevant practice area is preferred
Benefits
- Professional development programs
- Career growth opportunities
Company overview
Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.