Pharmacy Technician II — Patient Care & Medication Access

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support the Department of Pharmaceutical Services at Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses. The role encompasses medication preparation, verification, dispensing, and inventory management under pharmacist supervision.

The position requires completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, at least 2 years of experience in specialty or retail pharmacy, and California licensure in good standing.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician Training Program (hands‑on training period during externship).
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a Specialty Pharmacy and/or in a retail/community pharmacy, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Process prescription orders, prepare medications, and dispense orders including prescription intake via computer entries, benefit investigation, insurance billing, co-pay and co-insurance assistance, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies and Limited Distribution Drug medication responsibilities, and accurately count and label prescriptions for dispensing and/or tracking and shipping.
• Compound medications using non-sterile or sterile compounding techniques.
• Ensure prompt bedside delivery of medications to patients and assist with medication delivery for discharge patients.
• Provide cashier duties and prepare cash deposits for pharmacy transactions.
• Oversee medication inventory management, including performing cycle counts, conducting appropriate outdates and recalls, and ordering medications from wholesaler as needed.
• Maintain accurate records for drug inventory and prescription files according to policy and procedures.
• Perform monthly adherence calls to patients who are enrolled in the pharmacy patient management program.
• Triage issues from providers and patients via phone calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist and provide prompt and courteous service.
• Maintain a high level of understanding and utilization of pharmacy programs and software associated with production and medication fulfillment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to support patient care needs.

Education

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT

Job description

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support the Department of Pharmaceutical Services at Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses. The role encompasses medication preparation, verification, dispensing, and inventory management under pharmacist supervision.

The position requires completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, at least 2 years of experience in specialty or retail pharmacy, and California licensure in good standing.