Senior Pharmacy Technician - Med Prep, Billing & Ops

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California – San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing medications for patient use and to assist with medication orders, distribution, and billing in a high-volume outpatient setting.

The role requires 2–5 years of pharmacy technician experience and a California Pharmacy Technician license. Strong data-entry and communication skills are essential, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 2–5 years of pharmacy technician experience.
• License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing medications for patient use.
• Support distribution of medications and verification of orders.
• Enter orders into computer systems and handle billing functions.
• Maintain inventory levels and assist in outpatient pharmacy claims and authorizations.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Calculations

Data entry

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (CA)

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

University of California – San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing medications for patient use and to assist with medication orders, distribution, and billing in a high-volume outpatient setting.

The role requires 2–5 years of pharmacy technician experience and a California Pharmacy Technician license. Strong data-entry and communication skills are essential, with bilingual English/Spanish a plus.