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Pharmacy Tech II / III - 125499

Job Description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/13/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/25/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Alvarado Hospital Medical Center will soon be UC San Diego Health East Campus. As the region's only academic health system, we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. We invite current Alvarado Hospital employees and other job seekers to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching.

Number of job vacancies are subject to increase or decrease due to departmental needs.

Depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the II or III level.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician III position assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assists in the distribution of medications, record keeping, and billing functions; maintains inventory levels; performs assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas. The Pharmacy Technician III may also assist the pharmacist in performing best possible medication histories for patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by PTCB.(Pharm Tech III)

  • Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

  • Must have two to five (2 - 5) years of previous (Inpatient) Pharmacy Tech experience, or current Alvarado Hospital experience.

  • Proven knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.

  • Strong computer experience and accurate data entry skills.

  • Excellent detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.

  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Strong ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Current Alvarado Hospital work experience in same area/environment.

  • Prior experience with IV sterile compounding preparation.

  • Three (3) years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

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: $62,640 - $77,862 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.00 - $37.29

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

 

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