Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Level II (Per Diem) - Pharmacy

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 18520
Date posted: 03/21/2026
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Rotating
Department: Pharmacy

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is viewed as an expert in pharmacy technical practices. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing technical functions associated with drug distribution in accordance with specific provisions, standards, and State and Federal laws and regulations. Dependent upon assignment, the principle areas of drug distribution may include unit dose, intravenous, oral, and topical drug compounding, TPN preparation, inventory control, automated dispensing equipment and related duties, as required. Customer service, teamwork and communication are important job functions. Trains and mentors Level I technicians, pharmacist interns and pharmacy students. Using developed skills in pharmacy systems to trouble shoot issues, in coordination with a pharmacist, is expected. Strong coordination and prioritization skills are required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, GED or foreign equivalent

Two years of experience

Registered CA Pharmacy Technician

Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology, metric and apothecary measures

Must have met equivalency of 2 years of work as a Pharmacy Tech, Level I RCHSD inpatient pharmacy

Didactic and practical experience in IV compounding including chemotherapy handling and preparation

Knowledge of pharmacy ethics, laws, and accountability and control of prescriptions and controlled drugs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s Degree

Three years of experience

Experience in a pediatric hospital setting

Experience with automated dispensing machines and barcode technology

The current salary range for this position is $32.20 to $44.82

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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