Pharmacy Technician, PRN

Pharmacist Technician - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Part-time 

Wage scale: $29.00 per hour

Supportive Leadership & Superior Outcomes

Your experience matters 

At Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Pharmacist Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute 

Supports safe, timely, and accurate medication distribution under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Prepares patient drug orders, restocks medications and automated dispensing cabinets, manages returns, and assists with inventory and order processing in accordance with hospital policies and state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and label patient drug orders as directed by the pharmacist.
• Deliver medications to medication rooms and nursing stations, as appropriate.
• Review anticipated admissions and medication administration records (MAR) to plan deliveries to automated dispensing machines.
• Restock usable medications/IVs returned to the pharmacy; file medication orders per department procedure.
• Replenish automated medication dispensing machines and document activities per policy.
• Communicate stock utilization and ordering needs; assist with ordering inventory and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Adheres to safety, security, and controlled substance handling procedures. Maintains accurate documentation and supports medication-use quality and compliance initiatives. Works collaboratively with pharmacists, nursing, and materials management to ensure medication availability and timely patient care.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications and requirements:

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Registration: Registered as a pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy as required by state regulations.

Certification: Pharmacy Technician Certification as required by state regulations.

Skills: Accuracy and attention to detail; ability to follow written/verbal instructions; familiarity with automated dispensing systems and inventory workflows; dependable communication and teamwork; basic computer proficiency.

About us

Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute is a 52-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital located in Escondido, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.