Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II/III
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Healthcare
Pharmacy Technician
Payroll
Title:
PHARMACY TCHN 2
Department:
Inpatient Pharmacy
Hiring Pay Scale: $26.34 - 40.33 / Hour
Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent: 80%
Union: EX Contract
Total Openings: 1
Work Schedule:
Variable, 10 hrs/day, Sunday-Saturday
Filing Deadline:
Tue 1/27/2026
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.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment:
Apply by 01/15/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Under general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician III position assists the pharmacist in the preparation of medications for patient use (oral and parenteral) according to established procedures; assists in the distribution of medications, record keeping, and billing functions; maintains inventory levels; performs assigned operational duties in a scheduled area and will assist pharmacists in completing medication orders and related distribution duties in the assigned areas.
The Pharmacy Technician III may also assist the pharmacist in performing best possible medication histories for patients.
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Pharmacy Technician level II or level III.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by PTCB. (Required for Pharmacy Technician level III)
- Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
- Must have two to five (2
- 5) years of previous (Inpatient) Pharmacy Tech experience. - Proven knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
- Strong computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
- Excellent detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.
- Demonstrated ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Prior experience with IV sterile compounding preparation.
- Two (2) years of experience in an Inpatient hospital setting.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
- Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $54,998 - $68,403 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $26.34 - $32.76
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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