Pharmacy Tech Supervisor - Outpatient - 141448

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor for Outpatient Pharmacies at Jacobs Medical Center. You will oversee technicians, coordinate dispensing, billing, and ensure compliance while supporting patient care across discharge, oncology, ambulatory care, and retail pharmacy.

The role reports to the Pharmacy Manager and includes scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and staff recruitment to foster a collaborative, compliant environment aligned with UC standards.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related experience or a Bachelor’s in a related area plus three years.
• Pharmacy Technician License in California.
• Knowledge of pharmacy industry trends and best practices.
• Leadership skills in training and guiding staff on technical skills.
• Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outpatient pharmacy technicians and daily operations.
• Coordinate dispensing, billing, and payment processing.
• Recruit, hire, and train staff; manage schedules and evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accrediting bodies.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy leadership to support patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Communication

Staff training

Supervision

Education

California Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Payroll Title

PHARMACY SUPV 1

Department

Outpatient Pharmacy

Hiring Pay Scale

$42.22 - $52.77 / Hour

Worksite

Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

Uncovered

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141448 Pharmacy Tech Supervisor - Outpatient

Filing Deadline: Fri 10/9/2026

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.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/29/26 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

As the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor in UCSDH Outpatient Pharmacies, this role is essential to ensuring high-quality patient care across various areas, including Hospital Discharge, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Ambulatory Care, Employee Health, and Retail Pharmacy. Our outpatient pharmacies focus on dispensing and distributing medication, screening prescriptions for appropriateness, performing interventions, administering immunizations, and ensuring accurate billing for multiple payers such as third-party insurers, Medicaid, and Medicare Part B and D.

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor oversees outpatient pharmacy technicians, coordinating daily operations and supporting their roles in drug dispensing, billing, and payment processing. This position includes but is not limited to direct supervision, managing schedules, recruiting & hiring, timekeeping, performance evaluations, goal setting, training, fostering a collaborative, efficient, and compliant work environment.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and collaborating with Pharmacy leadership, this role contributes to excellent patient care by promoting strong relationships within and across departments while upholding standards required by various accrediting bodies and federal and state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training.
• Pharmacy Technician in the State of California.
• Knowledge of pharmacy industry trends and best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients and ability to apply concepts to specific situations to advise staff.
• Knowledge of relevant Pharmacy Department, medical center, and UC policies and protocols including medication storage, safety, and patient privacy and treatment. Knowledge of all pharmacy federal and state laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in training and guiding employees on technical skills to compound, prepare, mix, and manufacture sophisticated or rare medications in specialty area.
• Motivates and inspires staff to improve quality and services.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines in a complex, challenging environment.
• Ability to organize assigned staff and unit operations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively work well with others to achieve common goals. Customer service orientation to quickly address questions or issues.
• Ability to apply reasoning skills to evaluate issues and identify a potential solution.
• Provides guidance and judgement within defined standards to determine an appropriate action.
• Verbal and written communication skills, to explain clinical concepts, actively listen and advise.
• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in clinical documentation applications and pharmacy database technology and train others to effectively use applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Lead or supervisory experience.
• 5 years or more prior authorization experience.

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: $73,800 - $131,200 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $35.34 - $62.84

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!

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

• "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