What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech II/III - Outpatient - 141038 position at UC San Diego Health?
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 08/25/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Location: 9610 Ridgehaven Court, San Diego, CA. 92123.
Under general supervision, positions in this title can be assigned to Inpatient, Outpatient, and Home Infusion units within the Pharmacy Department. The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assists in the distribution of medications; performs computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions; maintains inventory levels; Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas.
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Pharm Tech II or Pharm Tech III.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required for Pharmacy Tech III.
Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy required for both Pharmacy Tech II/III.
Minimum of two (2) years for Pharmacy Tech II of retail experience is required.
Minimum of five (5) years for Pharmacy Tech III of retail experience is required.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
Detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.
Ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.
Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment and function effectively in a high-volume, multiple demand environment.
Have excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
Two (2) years of experience working in a specialty pharmacy or in an HIV Care Pharmacy.
Experience with packaging and shipping prescriptions through various couriers.
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
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: $65,918 - $81,975 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $31.57 - $39.26
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html
Salary : $65,918 - $81,975