Pharmacy Technician II-Specialty OP Pharmacy-FT Variable Shift

UC Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support drug preparation, packaging and labeling under the pharmacist’s supervision. The role includes data entry, filing, and involvement in purchasing and inventory control processes at our Orange campus.

The candidate should have at least one year of full-time Pharmacy Technician experience and hold a California registration or pharmacy intern certificate. Strong communication in English is required, with attention to aseptic techniques and safe

Qualifications

• Minimum one year full-time relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• California Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration License or Pharmacy Intern Registration Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, document and label drug products under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Perform data entry and filing related to the process.
• Participate in drug purchasing and inventory control procedures.
• Contribute to Pharmacy Department Performance Improvement projects and collect workload data.

Skills

Customer service

Aseptic techniques

Data entry

Inventory control

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician Registration License

Pharmacy Intern Registration Certificate

Job description

Who We Are

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties.

Your Role on the Team

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. Technician will participate in the Pharmacy Department Performance Improvement projects/programs and collect data for workload measurements as needed or required.

What It Takes to be Successful

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. admixture
• 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. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or at [phone], Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization