Pharmacy Tech III - Specialty Med Management - 141729

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Tech III - Specialty Med Management to support non-clinical activities that enable patient care and optimize workflow. You will serve as a liaison between patients, pharmacists, providers, payers, and pharmacies to ensure timely access to medications and a seamless patient experience across disease states and specialty therapies.

Responsibilities include supporting clinic-based medication management programs and medication access services while

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient care and optimize workflow efficiency; serve as a key liaison between patients, pharmacists, providers, payers, and pharmacies to ensure timely access to medications and a seamless patient experience.
• Support clinic-based medication management programs, specialty therapies, and medication access services.

Skills

California Pharmacy license

CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)

5+ years pharmacy experience

Project management / Pyxis / QA

Job description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/19/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Pharmacy Tech III - Specialty Med Management performs non-clinical activities that facilitate patient care and optimize workflow efficiency. This role serves as a key liaison between patients, pharmacists, providers, payers, and pharmacies, to help ensure timely access to medications and a seamless patient experience. Responsibilities span multiple disease states and may include support for clinic-based medication management programs, specialty therapies, and medication access services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant pharmacy experience 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.

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).