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Select Specialty Hospital - San Diego·San Diego, California
Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem · $25 - $25/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted pharmacy roles in San Diego, California rates. This role sits in the 12th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 50% below the San Diego, California median for pharmacy roles.
Responsible for daily pharmacy operations, including preparing and delivering medications under pharmacist supervision. Tasks include managing drug inventory, billing, and maintaining narcotics records.
You will complete a variety of pharmacy tasks and services, including being responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy within the established policies and guidelines. You will work under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, and you are able to work independently. You will not provide direct care to patients. Picking up drug orders at the nursing station(s) and preparing medications under the supervision of the pharmacist on shift. Delivering the appropriate quantities of the medication to the correct patient area(s). Assisting with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications. Maintaining drugs in the pharmacy in accordance with the Drug Formulary, to include ordering, receiving, storing and filling out all necessary paperwork. Monitoring doses administered according to the Medication Administration Record on the narcotics sign-out record. Maintaining all forms and reports necessary for the control of narcotics and other controlled substances.
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred unless required by the State. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance.
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Pharmacy Technician Certification is preferred unless otherwise required by the state.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.