Pharmacy Technician II
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform.
- Prepare patient medication orders including, but not limited to, unit dose and cartfill orders, compounded oral and intravenous medications, chemotherapy orders, and controlled substances.
- 95%
- Ensure quality and integrity of medication preparations (e.g. extemporaneous compounded products) are in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted standards of practice.
- 95%
- Cook up timely delivery and refill of medications to patient medication drawer and/or unit dose cassettes and automated dispensing cabinets.
- 95%
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of relevant pharmacy automation and electronic health records.
- 95%
- Oversee medication inventory management, including performing cycle counts, updating automated dispensing cabinet stock, and conducting appropriate outdates.
- 95%
- Maintain accurate records for drug inventory, including requisitions orders and control substance records, according to policy and procedures.
- 95%
- Report and resolve any discrepancies to nursing unit and pharmacist in charge with proper documentation.
- 95%
- Provide pharmaceutical care and interact with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
- 95%
- Triage issues from providers via phone calls and in-basket messages that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist and provide prompt and courteous service at the window.
- 5%
- Prepare patient medication orders including, but not limited to, unit dose and cartfill orders, compounded oral and intravenous medications, chemotherapy orders, and controlled substances.
Qualifications
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (includes hands-on training period during externship), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 20%
- Min. two (2) as Pharmacy Tech in Hospitals or Health Care or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 20%
- This position requires flexibility to work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
- 10%
- Preferred Qualification:
- Pharmacy Technician certification CPhT
- 10%
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.
- 10%
- Pharmacy Technician certification CPhT
- Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (includes hands-on training period during externship), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
Salary Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.