Outpatient Pharmacy Tech II / III - 119812
Job Description
#119812 Outpatient Pharmacy Tech II / III
Extended Deadline: Wed 3/29/2023UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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This posting shall remain open until filled.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/01/2022 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/10/2022. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health, Moores Cancer Center and Encinitas Cancer Center are seeking a highly motivated pharmacy technician to work in a position covering the ambulatory oncology specialty pharmacies located at both La Jolla and Encinitas. This position will involve daily contacting of patients for their refill reminders, documenting the call in specialty software, processing oncology and non-oncology prescriptions through point of sale, setting up patients for their next refill reminder calls, and packaging the prescription for mail out or delivery.
The position will also encompass all general tasks in the outpatient pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use according to established procedures; assist in the distribution of medications including delivery of medication to curbside and infusion chair; maintains skills applicable to all information systems within the pharmacy, record keeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels; and perform other duties as assigned including, but not limited to the following retail pharmacy technician and clerical duties-data entry, processing prescriptions, filling, inventory control and purchasing for both prescription and over-the-counter items, cashiering, greeting patients, filing of invoices and prescriptions, daily deposits and counting of tills.
Depending on experience and licensure of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Pharm Tech II or Pharm Tech III.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)(for Pharm Tech 3).
Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of retail experience is required.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Oncology Pharmacy Experience.
- Specialty Pharmacy Experience.
- Cash handling experience.
- Experience with Epic and/or Willow Ambulatory.
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: $49,381 - $61,408 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $23.65 - $29.41
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).
Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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