Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

Payroll

Title:

PHARMACY TCHN 1

Department: OUTPATIENT PHARMACY

Hiring Pay Scale: $25.00 - $30.51 / Hour

Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center

Appointment Type:
Career

Appointment Percent: 50%

Union: EX Contract

Total Openings: 3

Work Schedule:

Variable, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Sunday

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 12/5/2025 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 close supervision, the Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in completing medication orders and the preparation of medications for patient use according to established procedures; assists in the distribution of medications which may include bedside delivery and mail order procedures; performs computer order entry, record keeping, ordering, and billing functions; maintains inventory levels; supports clinical patient outreach/Medication Therapy Management services; and will perform other assigned operational and administrative duties as needed.

• Pharmacy Technician License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology and calculations.
• Ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.
• Computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Detail and organizational skills to sort, file and retrieve information.
• Ability to manage assigned workload within deadlines.
• Ability to work in a self-directed work team environment and function effectively in a high-volume, multiple demand environment.
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing and be able to articulate complex ideas for all levels of audiences.
• Ability to be a self-starter who is accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision; a person who is open to new ideas; and a creative and flexible individual who is comfortable working in a large, complex organization.
• Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, innovation, discriminating judgment and accountability.

• Experience in a Community Pharmacy 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.

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).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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