Pharmacy Technician II

Job Description

Job Description:
The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Medical Center, as well as its providers and payers. 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 uses policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs.  The Department encompasses with the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic campus unit within the School of Pharmacy, which has a primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the PharmD curriculum, research and public service. The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical care. Under Pharmaceutical Services, the Inpatient Pharmacy, at Parnassus and Mount Zion Sites, provides pharmaceutical care to patients hospitalized at Moffitt, Long and Mount Zion Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus. 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. The Pharmacy Technician II performs all activities related to traditional pharmacy prescription dispensing and medication distribution.  They may also participate in the computer entries of medications and prescriptions, including entries of special medications in the patient profile as directed by a pharmacist.

Qualifications:
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 a hospital or health care setting or equivalent combination of education and experience - Good communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively with a large, diverse population including maintaining good relationship between Pharmacy and Nursing Units. - Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities to compound pharmaceutical preparations and prepare commercially unavailable oral preparations. These manipulations require mathematical calculations, use of analytical balance and pharmaceutical compounding technique. - Ability to work in a fast pace environment and work under constant pressure. - Ability to use good judgment in responding to or referring questions by nurses, physicians, and other professional personnel. - Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform basic computer entries. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION - Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT - Prefer candidates with a hospital-setting Inpatient Pharmacy/I.V. Additives experience. - Prefer candidates with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS - Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.