Pharmacy Tech II/III - La Jolla Inpatient - 139339

Pharmacy Tech II/III - La Jolla Inpatient

Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician II/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 II/III may also assist the pharmacist in performing best possible medication histories for patients. Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Pharmacy Tech level II or level III.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by PTCB (required for Pharmacy Tech level 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with IV sterile compounding preparation.
• Two (2) 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: $54,998 - $68,403 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $26.34 - $32.76

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).

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

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• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace