Pharmacy Technician II
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. The department’s work includes drug procurement, storage and security; medication preparation and distribution; clinical pharmacy services; drug-use policies and information; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance. It is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, which is part of the School of Pharmacy and is responsible for professional Pharm.D. curriculum teaching, clinical research, and public and clinical service. Both departments share a philosophy of pharmaceutical care. Under the direction of Pharmaceutical Services, the Pharmacy Technician 2/Pharmacy Technician 2 PD provides pharmaceutical care across pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System and specialized services to campus-based research operations. Although the position may be primarily assigned to a designated site, the incumbent must be flexible 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, distribution, and inventory management activities.
Requirements
- Completion of a recognized or accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program, including hands-on training during an externship, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of two years as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or healthcare setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Flexibility 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 comply with institutional standards, laws, and accepted standards of practice.
- Coordinate timely delivery and refills of medications to patient medication drawers, unit-dose cassettes, and automated dispensing cabinets.
- Maintain appropriate knowledge of relevant 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, in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Report and resolve discrepancies with the nursing unit and pharmacist in charge, with appropriate documentation.
- Provide pharmaceutical care and interact with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
- Triage provider issues by phone and in-basket messages when they do not require a pharmacist’s personal attention, and provide prompt, courteous service at the window.
- Train pharmacy learners, including students, residents, pharmacists, and technicians.
- Facilitate pharmacy learner experiences to support 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
