Pharmacy Technician II

UCSF Health, AG; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Department of Pharmaceutical Services at UCSF Medical Center. The role supports inpatient pharmaceutical care, including dispensing, distribution, and computer entry of medications under pharmacist supervision.

The ideal candidate holds a California Pharmacy Technician license, has hospital experience, and can work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and safety in medication handling.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Minimum two years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in hospital/health care setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to compound pharmaceutical preparations and prepare oral preparations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure.
• Good judgment in responding to clinicians and staff.
• Knowledge of basic computer entries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in traditional pharmacy prescription dispensing and medication distribution.
• Participate in computer entries of medications and prescriptions.
• Assist in compounding pharmaceutical preparations and preparing oral dosages if needed.

Skills

Pharmacy technician training

Hospital experience

Communication skills

Pharmaceutical compounding

Computer entries

Ability to work in fast-paced env.

Judgment and problem solving

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Licensed Pharmacy Technician (CA)

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Medical Center, as well as its providers and payers. These services include, but are not limited to, drug procurement, storage, and security; safe accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; Development of drug uses policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department encompasses with the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic campus unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has a primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the PharmD curriculum, research and public service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical care. Under Pharmaceutical Services, the Inpatient Pharmacy, at Parnassus and Mount Zion Sites, provides pharmaceutical care to patients hospitalized at Moffitt, Long and Mount Zion Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Medical Center, as well as its providers and payers. These services include, but are not limited to, drug procurement, storage, and security; safe accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; Development of drug uses policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department encompasses with the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic campus unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has a primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the PharmD curriculum, research and public service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical care. Under Pharmaceutical Services, the Inpatient Pharmacy, at Parnassus and Mount Zion Sites, provides pharmaceutical care to patients hospitalized at Moffitt, Long and Mount Zion Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus.

All Pharmacy Technicians are accountable to the supervising or operating pharmacist who is legally responsible by virtue of state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by Pharmaceutical Services. The Pharmacy Technician II performs all activities related to traditional pharmacy prescription dispensing and medication distribution. They may also participate in the computer entries of medications and prescriptions, including entries of special medications in the patient profile as directed by a pharmacist.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (includes hands-on training period during externship), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or health care setting or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively with a large, diverse population including maintaining good relationship between Pharmacy and Nursing Units.
• Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to compound pharmaceutical preparations and prepare commercially unavailable oral preparations. These manipulations require mathematical calculations, use of analytical balance and pharmaceutical compounding technique.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment and work under constant pressure.
• Ability to use good judgment in responding to or referring questions by nurses, physicians, and other professional personnel.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform basic computer entries.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT
• Prefer candidates with a hospital-setting Inpatient Pharmacy/I.V. Additives experience.
• Prefer candidates with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html