Pharmacy Tech II/III - Outpatient - 140687

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III to perform duties in a retail setting, focusing on improving medication access by investigating insurance benefits and reducing patient out-of-pocket costs.

Based on experience and licensure, the role may be hired at Tech II or Tech III, with responsibilities including collaboration with pharmacists, clinic staff, and providers, and oversight of benefits investigation compliance.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech III requires CPhT certification.
• CA State Board of Pharmacy license required for II/III.
• Minimum 2 years retail experience for Tech II.
• Minimum 5 years retail experience for Tech III.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Proficient data entry and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate insurance benefits to reduce patient costs.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, staff and providers.
• Oversight of benefits investigation compliance.
• Report inconsistencies to the pharmacist in charge.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Pharmacy terminology

Calculations

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (CA)

CPhT certification

Tools

EPIC Willow Ambulatory

Job description

This position will remain open until filled.

DESCRIPTION

Under the general supervision of a Pharmacy Supervisor, the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III is able to perform a full range of duties in a retail pharmacy setting. This position is responsible for improving medication access for UC San Diego Health Patients by investigating insurance benefits and completing the necessary work to provide the medication for the lowest possible out-of-pocket expense. They will work with pharmacists, other pharmacy colleagues, clinic staff and providers to achieve this. This position is also responsible for oversight of benefits investigation compliance and reporting any inconsistencies with that practice to the pharmacist in charge.

Depending on experience and licensure 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 retail experience is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years for Pharmacy Tech III of retail experience is required.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3+) or more years experience with outpatient pharmacy prescription billing.
• Specialty Pharmacy Medication understanding or direct training in specialty disease states.
• EPIC Willow Ambulatory experience.
• Comfortable with public speaking and able to promote a justifiable position.
• Experience communicating with provider and provider office staff.
• 340b regulatory knowledge and background.
• Comfortable with public speaking and able to promote a justifiable position.
• Flexible to address any pharmacy need that may arise, especially those that are unexpected or sudden.

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).