Pharmacy Tech II/III- Hillcrest Outpatient - 140210

About the role

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III performs a full range of duties in a retail pharmacy setting. They assist the pharmacist in preparing medications for patient use, facilitating the distribution of medications, including delivering medications to the patient's bedside (Med-2-Bed program), performing computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions, maintaining inventory levels, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing medications for patient use according to established procedures.
• Facilitate the distribution of medications including delivery of medications to the patient's bedside (Med-2-Bed program).
• Perform computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions.
• Maintain inventory levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of retail experience for Pharmacy Tech II.
• Minimum of five (5) years of retail experience for Pharmacy Tech III.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two (2) years of experience working in an HIV/AIDS care or specialty pharmacy.
• Experience with HIV/AIDS medications, including billing copay cards, leveraging Patient Access Programs, and other copay support programs, when applicable.
• Experience using an adherence packaging machine.
• At least 4 years experience with medication ordering and inventory management or equivalent.
• 340b regulatory knowledge and background.
• Flexible to address any pharmacy need that may arise, especially those that are unexpected or sudden.

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 & Benefits

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

Special Notes

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 dozens of outpatient clinics.

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