This posting shall remain open until filled.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/06/2019 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 09/17/2019. Eligible Special Selection 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.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by PTCB.

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

• A minimum three (3) years of relevant experience.

• Experience in project management/system responsibility (e.g. Pyxis, narcotic control, QI, or pharmacy buyer/biller/analyst); OR is a Pharmacy School graduate; OR expanded responsibilities over several areas OR possess a Pharmacy Intern License.

• Prior experience with IV sterile compounding preparation.
• Three (3) 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.