Pharmacy Tech II/III - La Jolla Inpatient - Nights - 141535

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 II/III to support pharmacists in preparing medications for patients, distribute drugs, maintain accurate records, and manage inventory. The role may involve parenteral preparation and medication histories as needed.

Requirements include a California-licensed Pharmacy Technician, a CPhT credential (for Level III), and 2–5 years of inpatient pharmacy experience, with strong math, data entry, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) licensure is required for Level III.
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• 2–5 years of inpatient Pharmacy Tech experience.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Proven data entry accuracy and strong computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage workload within deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) per procedures.
• Distribute medications, perform record keeping and billing duties.
• Maintain inventory levels and perform operational duties in assigned area.
• Assist with medication orders and distribution duties in assigned areas.
• Participate in best possible medication histories for patients.

Skills

CPhT

Pharmacy license

Inpatient exp

Pharmacy calculations

Data entry

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Job description

Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician II/III position assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assists in the distribution of medications, record keeping, and billing functions; maintains inventory levels; performs assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas. The Pharmacy Technician II/III may also assist the pharmacist in performing best possible medication histories for patients.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by PTCB (required for Pharmacy Tech level III).
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have two to five (2 - 5) years of previous (Inpatient) Pharmacy Tech experience.
• Proven knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Strong computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience with IV sterile compounding preparation.
• Two (2) years of experience in an Inpatient hospital setting.

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).