Pharmacy Tech III - La Jolla Outpatient - 141981

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III for La Jolla Outpatient Pharmacy. The role supports pharmacists, prepares medications, and participates in bedside delivery and distribution.

The position requires CA-licensed CPhT, 5+ years retail experience, and flexibility to work days in a 100% appointment. Competitive pay ranges and comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required.
• License to practice as a Pharmacy Technician in California required.
• Minimum of five years of retail pharmacy experience required.
• Experience with project management or pharmacy systems (e.g., Pyxis, narcotic control, QA) or Pharmacy Intern status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in medication preparation and dispensing.
• Distribute medications, including delivering to patient bedside as part of Med-2-Bed program.
• Enter orders, maintain records, and handle billing and inventory tasks.
• Support pharmacists in completing medication orders and distribution duties across pharmacy areas.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Pharmacy Technician License (CA Board)

Five years retail pharmacy experience

Project management / Pyxis / narcotic/

Education

Pharmacy School graduate

Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Filing Deadline: Thu 11/12/2026

Payroll Title: PHARMACY TCHN 3

Department: Outpatient Pharmacy

Hiring Pay Scale: $35.10 - $46.30 / Hour

Worksite: La Jolla

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141981 Pharmacy Tech III - La Jolla Outpatient

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.

Description

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III performs a full range of duties in a retail pharmacy setting and able to perform all general tasks in all areas of the pharmacy. They will assist the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patient use according to established procedures; facilitates in the distribution of medications including delivery of medications to the patient's bedside (Med-2-Bed program); performs computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions; maintains inventory levels; and performs other duties as assigned. Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in different pharmacy areas.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of Five (5) years of retail pharmacy experience is required.
• 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

• Experience with Meds To Beds Program or equivalent.
• At least 2 years experience with medication ordering and inventory management or equivalent.
• 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: $73,289 - $96,674 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $35.10 - $46.30

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace