Inpatient Pharmacy Tech II/III – Med Prep & IV Support

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health seeks a Pharmacy Tech II/III at Hillcrest Inpatient Pharmacy to support pharmacists in preparing medications and distributing drugs for patient care. The role covers record-keeping, billing, and inventory duties within a dynamic inpatient setting.

Candidates must hold a California Pharmacy Technician license and a CPhT certification; inpatient hospital experience is preferred. Hiring level (Tech II or III) depends on licensure and experience.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and California license required.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Excellent detail, organizational and data-entry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Inpatient pharmacy experience preferred; IV experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in medication preparation for patient use.
• Distribute medications, maintain records and support billing.
• Maintain inventory and perform scheduled operational duties.
• Assist with medication histories as needed and ensure accuracy.

Skills

CPhT

Pharmacy knowledge

Data entry

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Inpatient pharmacy experience

Education

Pharmacy Technician License - California

CPhT certification issued by PTCB

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

General computer literacy

Job description

UC San Diego Health seeks a Pharmacy Tech II/III at Hillcrest Inpatient Pharmacy to support pharmacists in preparing medications and distributing drugs for patient care. The role covers record-keeping, billing, and inventory duties within a dynamic inpatient setting.

Candidates must hold a California Pharmacy Technician license and a CPhT certification; inpatient hospital experience is preferred. Hiring level (Tech II or III) depends on licensure and experience.