Outpatient Pharmacy Technician III

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides a full range of services for patients cared for by the UCSF Medical Center and its providers and payors. 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 use policies within the Medical Center; drug information services for clinicians and patients; and participation in technology assessment and quality assurance programs. The Department of Pharmaceutical Services is affiliated with the UCSF Department of Clinical Pharmacy, an academic department within the School of Pharmacy, which has primary responsibility for teaching professional courses in the Pharm.D. curriculum, clinical research, and public and clinical service.
The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services share their philosophy of pharmaceutical care. Under Pharmaceutical Services, the Pharmacy Technician III provides pharmaceutical care to patients at Parnassus and Mission Bay campuses 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 III performs all activities related to medication preparation, inventory management, computer entries of prescriptions, and administrative projects.
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 three (3) years experience in a Specialty Pharmacy and/or in a retail/community pharmacy, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
70
YesOperations
• Ensure quality and integrity of medication preparations (e.g.
extemporaneous compounded products) are in compliance with
institutional standards, laws, and accepted standards of practice.
• Coordinate timely delivery and refill of medications to patient and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of relevant pharmacy automation and electronic health records.
• Oversee medication inventory management, including performing cycle counts, updating automated dispensing cabinet stock, and conducting appropriate outdates.
• Maintain accurate records for drug inventory, including requisitions orders and control substance records, according to policy and procedures.
• Provide pharmaceutical care and interact with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Triage issues from providers via phone calls and in-basket messages that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist and provide prompt and courteous service at the window.
20
YesAdministrative
• Support leadership in implementing and monitoring medication-related policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Assist in operational and quality improvement projects and quality and safety tasks, including troubleshooting pharmacy-related hardware, maintaining a clean and professional environment, seeking solutions to back-ordered medications and supplies, and conducting special projects as assigned.
• Participate and obtain feedback in meetings to discuss and present
operational issues and solutions.
10
YesTraining and Educational Activities
• Serve as a trainer for pharmacy learners (e.g. pharmacy students, residents, pharmacists, and technicians). Facilitate pharmacy learner experiences to ensure professional growth and competency development.
• Fulfill duties as the Direct Observation Competency Facilitator for assigned area(s).

Skills
Procurement, Inventory Management, Clinical Research