Pharmacy Technician II-Inpatient Pharmacy-FT Variable Shift

University of California Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Access to discounts and perks

Job summary

A leading health institution in California is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and label drug products, perform data entry, and manage drug purchasing and inventory. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and proper aseptic techniques. This role offers a wealth of benefits including medical insurance and retirement savings plans while promoting equality and providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year full-time relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• 1+ year experience in admixing chemotherapy drugs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, document, and label drug products under supervision.
• Perform data entry and filing associated with the process.
• Participate in Performance Improvement projects.

Skills

Customer service skills

Proper aseptic techniques

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Experience in admixing chemotherapy drugs

Education

California Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration License or Pharmacy Intern Registration Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician will prepare, package, document, and label drug products under the direct technical supervision of the Pharmacist. Performs all required data entry and filing associated with the process and performs functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control procedures. The Technician will participate in the Pharmacy Department Performance Improvement projects/programs and collect data for workload measurements as needed or required.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must be able to demonstrate proper aseptic techniques
• Minimum one year full‑time relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• California Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration License or Pharmacy Intern Registration Certificate
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• 1+ year experience in admixing chemotherapy drugs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience (minimum 2 years) in a pharmacy preparing sterile I.V. admixtures
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Experience in IV solution processing

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.