Tri-City Medical Center has served San Diego County’s coastal communities of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, as well as the surrounding region for more than 60 years and is one of the largest employers in North San Diego County. Tri-City is administered by the Tri-City Healthcare District, a California Hospital District. As a full-service acute care public hospital with over 500 physicians practicing in over 60 specialties, Tri-City is vital to the well-being of our community and serves as a healthcare safety net for many of our citizens. The hospital has received a Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission showcasing a commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community. 

Tri-City Medical Center prides itself on being the home to leading orthopedic, spine and cardiovascular health services while also specializing in world-class robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City’s Emergency Department is there for your loved ones in their time of need and is highly regarded for our heart attack and stroke treatment programs. When minutes matter Tri-City is your source for quality compassionate care close to home. Tri-City partners with over 90 local non-profit and community organizations as part of our COASTAL Commitment initiative. Together we are helping tackle some of our communities’ pressing health and social needs.

Position Summary:

Supervises and supports the pharmacy technician staff in the Department of Pharmacy.  Coordinates projects and programs which pharmacy technician staff our involved. Able to perform all functions of pharmacy technician staff Works within the policies and procedures set forth by the governing body of the hospital and department of Pharmacy. Provides guidance, as needed to the pharmacy technician staff.

Major Position Responsibilities:

Promotes and maintains good relationships with personnel including other departments, medical staff, patients, and public.

Coordinates and communicates with Director of Pharmacy about projects, performance improvement, and staffing to   promote quality of service.

Supervises Pharmacy Technician staff, which includes hiring, disciplining and annual evaluations.

Informs Director of Pharmacy of perpetual or unresolved programs

Resolves shift-to-shift issues

Schedules the pharmacy technician staff.

Safety and Infection Control Responsibilities:

Responsible to maintain a safe and clean work environment, including unit based specific safety and infection control requirements.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 4 years hospital pharmacy experience with 2 years of supervisory capacity-required

Computer applications competency including Word and Excel-preferred

Education:

Two years college or equivalent training.

Licenses:

California Pharmacy Technician

Certifications:

Registered Pharmacy Technician with the California State Board of Pharmacy

Each new hire candidate who is offered employment must pass a physical evaluation, urine drug screen and pre-employment background checks before starting work. 

*Salary/Hourly wage range for this position is posted.  Actual pay will be determined based on verified experience as well as internal equity.

TCHD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability