UC San Diego Health
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III - 134643
UC San Diego Health, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III
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Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III - 134643
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UC San Diego Health
Payroll Title
PHARMACY TCHN 3
Department
Outpatient Pharmacy
Hiring Pay Scale
$29.11 - $40.33 / Hour
Worksite
Kearny Mesa
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
EX Contract
Total Openings
3
Work Schedule
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday
#134643 Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III
Extended Deadline
Fri 10/24/2025 Apply Now
Description Under general supervision, will perform a full range of duties in a specialized functional area and able to perform all general tasks in all areas of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assist in the distribution of medications; maintains skills applicable to all information systems within the pharmacy, recordkeeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels; and perform other duties as assigned. Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned area.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). (Pharm III)
Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Minimum two - five years of relevant experience required.
Must have the ability to perform retail/outpatient technician duties (i.e. Order Entry, Filling, Cash Handling, etc).
Experience in project management/system responsibility (e.g. Pyxis, narcotic control, QI, or pharmacy buyer/biller/analyst); OR is a Pharmacy School graduate; OR expanded responsibilities over several areas OR possess a Pharmacy Intern License.
Must be driven to self-teach with regard to a rapidly changing clinical environment.
Excellent author and communicator, both with patients and providers.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience working in a specialty pharmacy or in an HIV Care Pharmacy.
Experience with HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medications.
340b Regulatory knowledge and background.
Previous retail pharmacy experience in specialty diseases (i.e. Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, HIV/AIDS, Transplant, Hepatitis C).
Thorough ability and willingness to seek out additional copayment support programs for high cost medications
Desire to achieve a desirable patient care outcome with each encounter
Comply with additionally required specialty disease competency programs required by accreditation commissions
Comfortable with public speaking and able to promote a justifiable position
Felixible to address any pharmacy need that may arise, especialy those that are unexpected and occur suddenly
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $67,756 - $84,209 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $32.45 - $40.33
Additional Requirements If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
About UC San Diego Health UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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 status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III - 134643
role at
UC San Diego Health
Payroll Title
PHARMACY TCHN 3
Department
Outpatient Pharmacy
Hiring Pay Scale
$29.11 - $40.33 / Hour
Worksite
Kearny Mesa
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
EX Contract
Total Openings
3
Work Schedule
Days, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday
#134643 Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III
Extended Deadline
Fri 10/24/2025 Apply Now
Description Under general supervision, will perform a full range of duties in a specialized functional area and able to perform all general tasks in all areas of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assist in the distribution of medications; maintains skills applicable to all information systems within the pharmacy, recordkeeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels; and perform other duties as assigned. Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned area.
Minimum Qualifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). (Pharm III)
Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Minimum two - five years of relevant experience required.
Must have the ability to perform retail/outpatient technician duties (i.e. Order Entry, Filling, Cash Handling, etc).
Experience in project management/system responsibility (e.g. Pyxis, narcotic control, QI, or pharmacy buyer/biller/analyst); OR is a Pharmacy School graduate; OR expanded responsibilities over several areas OR possess a Pharmacy Intern License.
Must be driven to self-teach with regard to a rapidly changing clinical environment.
Excellent author and communicator, both with patients and providers.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience working in a specialty pharmacy or in an HIV Care Pharmacy.
Experience with HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Medications.
340b Regulatory knowledge and background.
Previous retail pharmacy experience in specialty diseases (i.e. Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, HIV/AIDS, Transplant, Hepatitis C).
Thorough ability and willingness to seek out additional copayment support programs for high cost medications
Desire to achieve a desirable patient care outcome with each encounter
Comply with additionally required specialty disease competency programs required by accreditation commissions
Comfortable with public speaking and able to promote a justifiable position
Felixible to address any pharmacy need that may arise, especialy those that are unexpected and occur suddenly
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $67,756 - $84,209 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $32.45 - $40.33
Additional Requirements If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
About UC San Diego Health UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading‑edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute‑designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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 status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti‑Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti‑Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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