Pharmacy Tech II: High-Volume Meds & Patient Support

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing medications for patient use and to assist with medication orders, billing, and inventory in outpatient settings.

Required CA license with 2-5 years of retail pharmacy experience; strong data entry and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of Meds To Beds and 340b programs is preferred, with flexibility for varied hours and locations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of retail Pharmacy Tech experience.
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information; meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a self-directed team in a high-volume, multi-demand environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; clear verbal and written communication.
• Self-starter, accountable with minimal supervision; adaptable in a large organization.
• Professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing medications for patient use.
• Distribute medications and perform computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions.
• Maintain inventory levels.
• Assist in claims for reimbursement and obtaining authorizations for outpatient medications.
• Perform assigned operational duties in scheduled areas.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Calculations

Computer skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Self-starter

Accountability

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (CA)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (preferred)

Tools

Meds To Beds program

340b knowledge

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing medications for patient use and to assist with medication orders, billing, and inventory in outpatient settings.

Required CA license with 2-5 years of retail pharmacy experience; strong data entry and communication skills are essential. Knowledge of Meds To Beds and 340b programs is preferred, with flexibility for varied hours and locations.