Pharmacy Tech III - La Jolla Outpatient - 141981

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III to join our retail pharmacy team. Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, you will assist the pharmacist in preparing medications, distribute to patient bedside via Med-2-Bed, and handle computer order entry, records, and billing.

You will maintain inventory, perform duties in multiple areas, and support varied pharmacy locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required.
• California State Board of Pharmacy license required.
• Minimum of five years of retail pharmacy experience.
• Experience in project management/system responsibility (e.g. Pyxis, narcotic control, QI) or is a Pharmacy School graduate or has an expanded responsibilities background.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparation of medications for patient use according to procedures.
• Facilitate distribution of medications including bedside delivery (Med-2-Bed).
• Perform computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions.
• Maintain inventory levels and support pharmacy operations across areas.
• Assist pharmacists with medication orders and related distribution duties in different areas.

Skills

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Pharmacy Technician License issued by

Minimum of Five (5) years of retail

Experience in project management

Education

Pharmacy Intern License.

Pharmacy School graduate.

Job description

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).