Pharmacy Technician II

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

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the inpatient pharmacy teams at UCSF Medical Center. You will support drug preparation, distribution, and medication entries under supervision, ensuring safety and accuracy.

Required qualifications include completion of an accredited technician program, California Pharmacy Technician License in good standing, and at least two years hospital experience; CPT certification and IV additive experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, including a hands-on training period during an externship.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a large, diverse population while maintaining positive working relationships between Pharmacy and Nursing Units.
• Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to compound pharmaceutical preparations and prepare commercially unavailable oral preparations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Tools

Computer entries

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.

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.

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, including a hands‑on training period during an externship, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or healthcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a large, diverse population while maintaining positive working relationships between Pharmacy and Nursing Units.
• Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to compound pharmaceutical preparations and prepare commercially unavailable oral preparations. These processes require mathematical calculations, use of an analytical balance, and knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform effectively under constant pressure.
• Ability to exercise good judgment when responding to or referring questions from nurses, physicians, and other professional personnel.
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform basic computer entries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• Experience in a hospital setting, preferably in Inpatient Pharmacy and/or I.V. Additives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current California Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician License 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.

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