Pharmacy Tech III - MOP Infusion - 140659

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support the Infusion Pharmacy at the McGrath Outpatient Pavilion with IV sterile compounding and distribution duties. The role involves assisting pharmacists, preparing medications, and ensuring accurate Pyxis operations in a high-volume setting.

The position requires a California-licensed CPhT with at least five years of experience; familiarity with Pyxis, narcotic control, and QA processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and CA State license.
• Minimum five years of relevant pharmacy experience.
• Experience with Pyxis, narcotic control, QI, or pharmacy buyer/biller/analyst; or is a Pharmacy School graduate; or expanded responsibilities over several areas.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in preparation of medications for IV sterile compounding.
• Distribute medications via Pyxis Med Station and maintain inventory.
• Assist in completing medication orders and related distribution duties.
• Rotate to all pharmacy areas/sites as needed.

Skills

CPhT

Pharmacy license

Pharmacy experience

Project management

Pyxis system

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Pharmacy School graduate

Tools

Pyxis Med Station

Job description

Work Schedule Variable, 10 Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

Payroll Title PHARMACY TCHN 3

Department INFUSION PHARMACY

Hiring Pay Scale $34.07 - $42.35 / Hour

Worksite Hillcrest

Appointment Type Career

Appointment Percent 80%

Union EX Contract

Total Openings 2

Extended Deadline Fri 10/16/2026

#140659 Pharmacy Tech III - MOP Infusion

Description Under general supervision, will perform a full range of duties at the UCSD McGrath Outpatient Pavilion. Assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications (including antineoplastics/chemotherapy) for patient use for IV sterile compounding preparation & administration in accordance to established procedures under USP<797/USP 800, assist in the distributions of medications via Pyxis Med Station and A Stations; maintains skills applicable to all information systems within the pharmacy, maintain inventory levels; and perform 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 the assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant Pharmacy 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

• Two - five (2 - 5) years of previous IV and Chemo experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Strong detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
• Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment and function effectively in a high-volume, multiple demand environments.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Hours are variable (8 to 10 hours shifts) including weekends and rotating holidays (up to every other), coverage for sick calls and vacation.
• Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and various locations based on business needs.
• Must be willing to rotate to all pharmacy areas/sites.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical

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).

As an employee of 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.

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!

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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