Updated: May 13, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Retail OP Pharmacy
UC Title: PHARMACY TCHN 2
Position Number: 41058687
Reports to: Outpatient Spec Pharm Supv
Working Title: Pharmacy Technician II
Cost Center: Retail OP Pharmacy (427173)
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
FLSA: Nonexempt
Date Created: 1/16/2024
Job Code: 009282
Hours: 40
Shift: Full-Time/Variable
FTE: 1
Position Summary:
The primary objective of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist in performing the prescription medication dispensing duties, under the supervision of a pharmacist, according to professional standards and state and federal legal requirements. The pharmacy technician will be trained to perform all of the technical duties required in a pharmacy to allow the pharmacist to participate in professional patient interaction and other duties. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician will perform prior authorizations, timely refilling and shipping of medications, return to stock, call-backs, and provide excellent customer service for all patients in accordance with laws and regulations set forth by regulatory entities.
The pharmacy technician will prepare, package, document, and label drug products under the direct technical supervision of the Pharmacist. He or she will perform all required data entry and filing associated with the drug procurement and dispensing and perform functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control procedures. The technician will participate in the Pharmacy Department Performance Improvement projects/programs and collect data for workload measurements as directed.
The pharmacy technician is a public-facing member of the pharmacy team, and will directly interact with patients, nurses, and other health care providers. In our fast-paced environment, the pharmacy technician will be instrumental in effective communication between our team of health care providers, the public, and insurance companies. Aiming to provide an exceptional level of care and the best possible patient experience is what is asked of all our team members.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:
Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Salary Range:
Hourly Rate Minimum $29.47 Midpoint $33.06 Maximum $36.65
Required Qualifications:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
California Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration License or Pharmacy Intern Registration Certificate
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful completion of job duties
Previous experience in a retail pharmacy setting, performance of prior authorizations, prescription processing, processing and packaging, and knowledge of patient insurance and third-party payers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
Must be available to work weekends and evening hours
Minimum one year full-time relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail pharmacy setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license
Ability to operate EPIC Willow Ambulatory (WAM) computer system to process and verify prescriptions
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
