Pharmacy Technician II (3)

Description

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the
UCSF Medical Center and its providers and payors. 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 use policies within the Medical Center; drug information
services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance
programs. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical
Pharmacy an academic department within the School of Pharmacy which has primary responsibility for
teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum clinical research and public and clinical service.

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical
care. Under the direction of Pharmaceutical Services the Pharmacy Technician 2/Pharmacy Technician 2 PD
provides pharmaceutical care to patients across pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System and
delivers specialized services to campus-based research operations. While the position may be primarily
assigned to a designated site incumbents are required to demonstrate flexibility to work at all UCSF Health
locations as operational needs dictate. All Pharmacy Technicians are accountable to the supervising or
operating pharmacist who is legally responsible by virtue of state licensure for the care and safety of patients
served by Pharmaceutical Services. The Pharmacy Technician 2 performs all activities related to medication
preparation medication distribution and inventory management.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed what percentage of time is devoted to each The more time employees spend on a function the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work i.e. key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess the skills knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the
duties assigned to the positions.
Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (includes hands-on
training period during externship) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Min. two (2) as Pharmacy Tech in Hospitals or Health Care or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
This position requires flexibility to work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Pharmacy Technician certification CPhT

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.

Required Experience:

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