Specialty Pharmacy Technician, Operations

Specialty Pharmacy Technician, Operations

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Medical Center, as well as its providers and payers. These services include, but are not limited to drug procurement, storage, and security; safe accurate and timely preparation and distribution of drugs; clinical pharmacy services for patients; development of drug uses policies within the medical center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The department encompasses the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic campus unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has a primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the PharmD curriculum, research, and public service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical care. Under Pharmaceutical Services, the Inpatient Pharmacy, at Parnassus, Mount Zion, and Mission Bay Sites, provides pharmaceutical care to patients hospitalized at Moffitt, Long, Mount Zion and Mission Bay Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus. The Specialty Pharmacy Clerk Senior is responsible for independently delivering exemplary customer experience. This role encompasses register sales and other clerical duties. The Specialty Pharmacy Clerk Senior is also responsible for performing shipping, cash management, administrative functions and other responsibilities assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services at UCSF has long been nationally recognized as one of the founding fathers for clinical pharmacy services, which was established in 1965. Today, the department continues to lead the profession through the integration of advanced technology & robotics, comprehensive pharmaceutical care and clinical services.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (includes hands-on training period during externship), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two (2) years experience in a Specialty Pharmacy and/or in a retail/community pharmacy, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT

License/Certification

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title: 009282 PHARMACY TCHN 2

Job Category: Allied Health, Pharmacy

Bargaining Unit: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class: Career

Percentage: 100%

Location: San Francisco, CA

Campus: Owens Street, Parnassus Heights (SF)

Work Style: Fully On-Site

Shift: Variable

Shift Length: 8 Hours

Additional Shift Details: Variable