Pharmacy Technician II PD OncologyInfusion (4)

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 the direction of Pharmaceutical Services the Pharmacy Technician 2/Pharmacy Technician 2 PD provides pharmaceutical care to patients across pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System and delivers specialized services to campus-based research operations. While the position may be primarily assigned to a designated site incumbents are required to demonstrate flexibility to work at all UCSF Health locations as operational needs dictate. 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 2 performs all activities related to medication preparation medication distribution and inventory management.

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%.

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 (2) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician in hospitals or health care or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT
Preferred candidates with at least two years of I.V. Additives experience
Knowledge of USP 797/800 standards hazardous and aseptic IV techniques for sterile compounding
Knowledge of MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint software programs Pyxis machine and Primary Engineering Control (PEC)

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Pharmacy Technician by the California Board of Pharmacy and in good standing.