Pharmacy Tech II/III - Infusion - 140503

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,594,000 - 115,561,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II/III for Infusion Pharmacy at the Kearny Mesa site. The role supports patient care through refills, order preparation, and coordinated delivery in a high-volume environment.

Qualified candidates will hold California Pharmacy Technician licensure, CPhT certification (Tech III), and have 2–5 years of infusion/pharmacy experience, with strong data entry and customer service skills. This on-site position offers 100% schedule and varied hours.

Qualifications

• California Pharmacy Technician license required for Pharmacy Tech II/III.
• CPhT certification required for Pharmacy Tech III.
• Two years of experience for Pharmacy Tech II in infusion, sterile compounding, or inpatient pharmacy.
• Five years of experience for Pharmacy Tech III in infusion, sterile compounding, or inpatient pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Handle patient refill calls and fill delivery ticket orders.
• Staging compounds, pulling ingredients, and packing medications for delivery.
• Coordinate courier delivery and manage shipping logistics.
• Sterile compounding duties including selecting products, labeling, and compliance with procedures.
• Prepare, verify, and package medications and medical supplies for issue and storage.

Skills

CPhT certification

Pharmacy terminology

Data entry

Communication skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (CA)

CPhT Certification

Job description

Payroll Title

PHARMACY TCHN 2

Department

INFUSION PHARMACY

Hiring Pay Scale

$26.34 - $40.33 / Hour

Worksite

Kearny Mesa

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday

#140503 Pharmacy Tech II/III - Infusion

Extended Deadline: Tue 9/1/2026

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Description

Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Tech II/III - Infusion duties include performing patient refill calls, filling delivery ticket orders, staging compound worksheets and pulling the necessary ingredients, packing supplies and medication for Dynamex or Fedex delivery, Coordinating the delivery via the courier service, equipment cleaning and testing, purchasing of medications and supplies, receiving and stocking of medications and supplies.

Sterile compounding and duties which will include selecting products to be filled and labels using computer complying with departmental Policy and Procedures. Review compounding products for problems and alert pharmacist for assistance, if needed. Accurately prepare prescription according to department standards. Package medications, medical supplies and equipment for issue and/or delivery per department to ensure proper storage prior to delivery and in route. Prepare medication and medical supplies; verify correctness of order entry. Compute all calculations as needed.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Pharm Tech II or Pharm Tech III.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required for Pharmacy Tech III.
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy required for both Pharmacy Tech II/III.
• Minimum of two (2) years for Pharmacy Tech II of relevant experience (Infusion pharmacy, sterile compounding, inpatient pharmacy).
• Minimum of five (5) years for Pharmacy Tech III of relevant experience (Infusion pharmacy, sterile compounding, inpatient pharmacy).
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.
• Ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.
• Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment and function effectively in a high-volume, multiple demand environment.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Infusion Pharmacy experience.
• Home infusion pharmacy experience.
• Two - five (2 - 5) years of previous IV and Chemo experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $65,918 - $81,975 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $31.57 - $39.26

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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