Pharmacy Technician II - Oncology and Infusion (2)
About the Department
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. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic department within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical care.
About the Role
Under the direction of Pharmaceutical Services, the Pharmacy Technician 2/Pharmacy Technician 2 PD provides pharmaceutical care to patients across pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System and delivers specialized services to campus-based research operations. While the position may be primarily assigned to a designated site, incumbents are required to demonstrate flexibility to work at all UCSF Health locations, as operational needs dictate. All Pharmacy Technicians are accountable to the supervising or operating pharmacist who is legally responsible by virtue of state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by Pharmaceutical Services.
Responsibilities
- Performs all activities related to medication preparation
- Performs all activities related to medication distribution
- Performs all activities related to inventory management
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
- Minimum two (2) years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician in hospitals or health care, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
- Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT
- Candidates with at least two years of I.V. Additives experience
- Knowledge of USP 797/800 standards, hazardous and aseptic IV techniques for sterile compounding
- Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint software programs, Pyxis machine, and Primary Engineering Control (PEC)