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UC San Diego

Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III - 134643

UC San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for this position, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This posting shall remain open until filled.

Under general supervision, perform a full range of duties in a specialized functional area and able to perform all general tasks in all areas of pharmacy. Assist the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assist in the distribution of medications; maintain skills applicable to all information systems within the pharmacy, recordkeeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels; and perform other duties as assigned. Perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned area.

Depending on experience, this position will be hired at the Pharm Tech II or Pharm Tech III level.

Minimum Qualifications

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharm III

Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy

Minimum 2–5 years of relevant experience

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

Flexible to address any pharmacy need that may arise, especially 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 Range 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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