Pharmacy Technician

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician plays an important role in supporting high-quality, student-centered healthcare by performing a variety of technical and administrative functions that support the daily operations of the Student Health Services Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions by reviewing orders, entering prescription information, preparing medications, maintaining prescription records, and supporting pharmacist review.
• Perform cashiering and financial functions, including processing payments, reconciling daily transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Support pharmacy inventory by ordering medications and supplies, maintaining inventory records, receiving shipments, and removing expired or recalled products.
• Provide professional customer service by assisting students, responding to prescription inquiries, processing prescription pickups, and referring clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy laws, university policies, HIPAA requirements, and quality standards while supporting safe and efficient pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: High school diploma or equivalent and the required education and training to be a registered Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Six months to one year of experience working in a pharmacy setting.
• Additional experience: Experience performing Medi-Cal billing and/or Family PACT billing for pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter items, experience working in a student health or retail pharmacy setting, experience with CashNet or similar integrated financial system, experience with Propharm or similar pharmacy management software, experience with Medicat or similar electronic health record system, proven experience in a financial or cashiering role.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Pay

Compensation Step placement will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience, in alignment with the department’s budget and equity guidelines. Initial step placement is not expected to exceed Step 1 ($4,135).

Full Benefits Package includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.