Pharmacy Technician II PD
About The Position
The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides medication-related and clinical pharmacy services for patients cared for by UCSF Medical Center, including medication procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, clinical pharmacy support, drug information, policy development, technology assessment, and quality assurance. The department is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, which is responsible for professional Pharm.D. teaching, clinical research, and public and clinical service. Under Pharmaceutical Services direction, the Pharmacy Technician 2/Pharmacy Technician 2 PD provides pharmaceutical care to patients across pharmacy locations in the UCSF Health System and specialized services to campus-based research operations. The position may be assigned primarily to one site, but requires flexibility to work at all UCSF Health locations as operational needs dictate. Pharmacy technicians are accountable to the supervising or operating pharmacist, who is legally responsible for patient care and safety. The Pharmacy Technician 2 performs medication preparation and distribution activities and manages medication inventory.
Requirements
- Complete a recognized or accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, including hands-on externship training, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Have a minimum of two years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or healthcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Hold a Pharmacy Technician license from the California Board of Pharmacy and be in good standing.
- Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to perform the assigned duties.
- Be flexible to work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT).
Responsibilities
- Prepare patient medication orders, including unit dose and cartfill orders, compounded oral and intravenous medications, chemotherapy orders, and controlled substances.
- Ensure the quality and integrity of medication preparations, including extemporaneously compounded products, in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted standards of practice.
- Coordinate timely medication delivery and refills to patient medication drawers, unit dose cassettes, and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of pharmacy automation and electronic health records.
- Manage medication inventory, including cycle counts, automated dispensing cabinet stock updates, and outdate checks.
- Maintain accurate drug inventory records, including requisitions and controlled substance records, according to policies and procedures.
- Report and resolve discrepancies with the nursing unit and pharmacist in charge, with proper documentation.
- 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 pharmacy window.
- Train pharmacy learners, including students, residents, pharmacists, and technicians, and facilitate their professional growth and competency development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
