Pharmacy Tech III - IDS - Per Diem - 141979

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 74 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla, CA seeks a Pharmacy Technician III for Inpatient Pharmacy to support pharmacists in preparing medications and distributing orders. The role includes inventory management, billing duties, and the potential to assist with medication histories.

The position requires a California-licensed Pharmacy Technician or CPhT, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience, and willingness to work a variable 8-hour shift schedule. Per Diem appointment with 20% effort.

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.

Responsabilités

• Assist the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) per established procedures.
• Assist in distribution of medications, record keeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels.
• Perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and help pharmacists complete medication orders and related distribution duties.
• Assist pharmacists in performing best possible medication histories for patients.

Connaissances

Project management experience

Three years of relevant experience

Excellent verbal and written skills

Formation

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – PTCB

Pharmacy Technician License – California

Pharmacy Intern License / Pharmacy School graduate option

Description du poste

Payroll Title

PHARMACY TCHN 3 PD

Department

INPATIENT PHARMACY

Hiring Pay Scale

$45.69 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Per Diem

Appointment Percent

20%

Union

EX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141979 Pharmacy Tech III - IDS - Per Diem

Filing Deadline: Mon 11/9/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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).

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