Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I - 136923

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92103

#136923 Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I

Filing Deadline : Thu 10 / 16 / 2025

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and / or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position is a part-time appointment

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10 / 07 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 10 / 16 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, positions in this title serve in different capacities. As Pharmacy Technician, assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assist in the distribution of medications; performs computer order entry, record keeping, and billing functions; maintain inventory levels; Will perform assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas. Assists the pharmacy department in the preparation of claims for reimbursement and obtaining authorizations for prescription medications dispensed from the department's outpatient pharmacies according to established procedures; performs assigned operational duties in a scheduled area. This position also has leadership responsibility that involve coordinating work assignments, schedules, coaching and mentoring other staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Thorough knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.

Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills.

Strong detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.

Demonstrated ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Proven ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Cash handling experience.
• Bilingual.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $51,177 - $63,705 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $24.51 - $30.51

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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