Pharmacy Technician II - Oncology and Infusion

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%.

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Key Responsibilities

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Operations

• Prepare patient medication orders including, but not limited to, unit dose and cartfill orders, compounded oral and intravenous medications, chemotherapy orders, and controlled substances.
• 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 medication drawer and/or unit dose cassettes 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.
• Report and resolve any discrepancies to nursing unit and pharmacist in charge with proper documentation.
• 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.

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Training 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.

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(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum 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.