Senior Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III for the Outpatient Pharmacy. The role supports pharmacists, handles order entry, distribution, and inventory, with duties across multiple areas in a retail setting.

Qualified candidates have a California CPhT license, retail pharmacy experience, and may bring project-management experience or related credentials; the position offers a 100% appointment with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of five years of retail pharmacy experience.
• Experience in project management/system responsibility (e.g. Pyxis, narcotic control, QI) or related qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparation of medications for patient use.
• Distribute medications, including bedside delivery (Med-2-Bed).
• Perform computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions.
• Maintain inventory levels and support multi-area operations.

Skills

CPhT

CA Pharmacy License

Retail pharmacy experience

Project management

Education

Pharmacy School graduate (optional)

Tools

Pyxis system

Narcotic control experience

Pharmacy buyer/biller system

Job description

UC San Diego Health in La Jolla is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III for the Outpatient Pharmacy. The role supports pharmacists, handles order entry, distribution, and inventory, with duties across multiple areas in a retail setting.

Qualified candidates have a California CPhT license, retail pharmacy experience, and may bring project-management experience or related credentials; the position offers a 100% appointment with day shifts.