Specialty Pharmacy

Full Time

78287BR

Job Summary

All Pharmacy Technicians are accountable to the outpatient manager or operating pharmacist who is legally responsible by virtue of state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by Pharmaceutical Services. 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 specialty medications in the patient profile as directed by a Pharmacist.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 the department of Pharmaceutical Services, Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy provides pharmaceutical care to patients at Moffitt and Long Hospitals, UCSF Ambulatory Care Clinics and Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Mission Bay Hospitals and specialized services to researchers on campus. The Specialty Pharmacy Technician performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to ensure patient access to appropriate medications. All pharmacy technicians are accountable to the outpatient manager/supervisor/operating pharmacist who is legally responsible by virtue of state licensure for the care and safety of patients served by Pharmaceutical Services. Pharmacy technicians will be responsible for performing all activities related to specialty pharmacy medication processing and fulfillment as outlined by the job functions.

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Department Description

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services at UCSF has long been nationally recognized as one of the founding fathers for clinical pharmacy services, which was established in 1965. Today, the department continues to lead the profession through the integration of advanced technology & robotics, comprehensive pharmaceutical care and clinical services.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacy Technician License through the California State Board of Pharmacy and in good standing Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (includes hands-on training period during externship); or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience and skills in a hospital/medical center pharmacy and/or in a retail/community pharmacy, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two years' experience as a Pharmacy Tech in hospitals or health care, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively with a large, diverse population including developing and maintaining positive inter-professional relationships between Pharmacy and Ambulatory clinics
• Ability to work in a fast paced, pressurized environment
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to or referring questions by nurses, physicians, and other professional personnel
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to perform computer entries and other technological skills required to complete required tasks
• Math skills as appropriate to position
• 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 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
• The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification; CPhT Hospital setting Inpatient Pharmacy/I.V. additives experience
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing

License/Certification

Active Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

009282 PHARMACY TCHN 2

Job Category

Pharmacy

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco, CA

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable