Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III
About The Position
The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides medication-related services to patients cared for by UCSF Medical Center and its providers and payors, including drug procurement, storage and security; preparation and distribution of medications; clinical pharmacy services; drug-use policies; drug information; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance. The department is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, which is responsible for teaching in the Pharm.D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service. The Pharmacy Technician III provides pharmaceutical care to patients at the Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses and specialized services to campus researchers. The technician is accountable to a supervising or operating pharmacist, who is legally responsible for patient care and safety. The role includes medication preparation, inventory management, prescription computer entries, and administrative projects.
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized or accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, including hands-on externship training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three years of experience in a specialty pharmacy and/or retail/community pharmacy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current California Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
Responsibilities
- Ensure the quality and integrity of medication preparations, including extemporaneously compounded products, in accordance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted practice.
- Coordinate timely medication delivery and refills for patients and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of pharmacy automation and electronic health records.
- Manage medication inventory, including cycle counts, updating automated dispensing cabinet stock, and conducting outdates.
- Maintain accurate drug inventory records, including requisition orders and controlled-substance records, in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Provide pharmaceutical care and interact with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
- Triage provider issues received by phone or in-basket messages when pharmacist attention is not required, and provide prompt, courteous service at the window.
- Support leadership in implementing and monitoring medication-related policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Assist with operational and quality-improvement projects and quality and safety tasks, including troubleshooting pharmacy-related hardware, maintaining a clean and professional environment, addressing back-ordered medications and supplies, and completing assigned special projects.
- Participate in meetings to discuss and present operational issues and solutions, and obtain feedback.
- Train pharmacy learners, including students, residents, pharmacists, and technicians, and facilitate their professional growth and competency development.
- Serve as the Direct Observation Competency Facilitator for assigned areas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
