Pharmacy Tech III - IDS - Per Diem - 141979

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution within a busy hospital setting in San Diego, California. The role includes record keeping, billing, inventory control, and assisting with medication histories as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a California CPhT and pharmacy technician license with at least three years of relevant experience, including exposure to Pyxis systems and narcotic control.

Qualifications

• CPhT certification and California Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Pyxis, narcotic control, QI, or as a pharmacy buyer/biller/analyst; or Pharmacy School graduate; or expanded responsibilities across areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparing medications (oral and parenteral).
• Distribute medications, perform record keeping and billing duties; manage inventory levels.
• Assist in medication histories for patients where needed.

Skills

CPhT certification

California license

3 years experience

project management experience

Education

Pharmacy School graduate

Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician 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 III may also assist the pharmacist in performing best possible medication histories for patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by PTCB.
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• A minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Experience in project management/system responsibility (e.g. Pyxis, narcotic control, QI, or pharmacy buyer/biller/analyst); OR is a Pharmacy School graduate; OR expanded responsibilities over several areas OR possess a Pharmacy Intern License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Chemotherapy drug preparation skills.
• Investigational Drug Service experience.
• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Sterile compounding skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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: $95,401 - $95,401 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $45.69 - $45.69

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).