Pharmacy Resource Network

Full Time

78309BR

Job Summary

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.

• Interpret and prepare patient medication orders (doses) for immediate delivery. Block fill standing order doses in patient medication drawer and/or unit dose cassettes, requiring interpretation of medication orders on patient profile.
• Fill patient orders for nursing units, per floor, under traditional drug distribution system. Fill and prepare, when required, departmental and research unit requisitions. Filling orders may consist of compounding and preparation of extemporaneous compounded products. This requires proper identification of chemicals, mathematical calculations, accurate weighing procedures; technical skills and knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding to produce acceptable product; observe and follow department and state safety regulations.
• Prepare and issue controlled substances to nursing units and maintain accurate records for drug control according to policy and procedures; report and resolve any discrepancies to nursing unit and pharmacist in charge. Assure that all information has been accurately and thoroughly documented.
• Fill and record departmental requisitions from existing stock and compounding of certain requisition orders. This includes inventory, careful screening for identity and expiration dates, and recording of stock. Urgent orders or requisitions are hand-delivered to a specified nursing unit/floor.
• Interpret investigational drug orders and/or compound prescriptions as ordered.
• Participate in the computer entries of all prescriptions/medications using digimedics/pyxis computer system; Assist the pharmacist with computer entries of special prescriptions in the patient profile as directed by a pharmacist.
• Implements policy and procedures developed by the Investigational Drug Pharmacist.
• Cross-trained to perform all duties and essential job functions in the I.V. (Intravenous) Additive Service area. These duties include, but are not limited to, preparing hyperalimentation orders and routine electrolyte solutions, preparing antineoplastic (chemotherapy) agents. This involves familiarity with I.V. terminology and common I.V. solutions.
• Interacts with investigators or their representatives in promoting and coordinating pharmacy involvement with investigational drugs.
• Maintains dispensing records required by the research protocols.
• Aseptically prepares investigational medications for administration. Repackages and properly labels investigational drugs for administration by outpatients and inpatients.
• Serves as a resource person for pharmacy-coordinated investigational drug studies in the absence of the Investigational Drug Pharmacist.
• Follow-up to assure the investigational drug inventory is kept in a neat and orderly manner.
• Adhere to Medical Center Telephone and House Standards including Philosophy and Mission.

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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

• 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 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital or health care setting or an 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 Qualifications

• 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.

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

Various Work Sites

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Variable