Job Details

Pharmacy Technician

Position Number: 6309856
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Health and Medical Services

Pharmacy Technician

University of California Santa Barbara

Job Posting Details

Payroll Title: PHARMACY TCHN 1

Job Code: 9283

Job Open Date: 5/29/2025

Application Review Begins: 6/13/2025

Department Code (Name): STHL (Student Health)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): EX-Patient Care Technical

Employee Class (Appointment Type): 2 - Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade: N/A

Pay rate/range: Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $ 27.19-30.00/hr. Full Hourly Range: The full salary range for this position is $27.19 - $33.80/hr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Student Health

Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday/8:00am-5:00pm (May include some evenings)

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: N/A

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement

Student Health is a full service on campus primary healthcare facility for UCSB students. We see students on both an appointment and walk in basis. Our auxiliary services included on-site laboratory, pharmacy, x-ray, lab, and physical therapy. Our specialty services include psychiatry and gynecology. An extensive alcohol and drug program complements other behavioral health services.

Benefits of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assist in all aspects of pharmacy duties in order to provide medications to the clinics and patients of Student Health. This may include preparation, counting, packaging and labeling prescriptions, clinic medications and pre-package medications for pharmacist review. Utilize knowledge of pharmacy abbreviations and medical terminology be able to transcribe and input information from a prescription to ensure required information is accurate on the prescription label. Assist in the maintenance of drug inventory, maintain appropriate paperwork for expired medication returns to manufacturer for credit. Direct and assist patients with all prescription and non-prescription needs including preparation of refill authorization forms and other insurance or pharmacy paperwork. Process credit card and access card transactions. Maintain accurate patient financial account information and prescription profiles. Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills to provide effective, compassionate and empathetic service. Respect and maintain confidentiality of all patient protected health information as per HIPAA and FERPA.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Current CA Pharmacy Technician License.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.

Special Conditions of Employment

Must successfully complete and pass the background check and credentialing process before start date and date of hire.

To comply with Santa Barbara County Public Health Department Health Officer Order, this position must provide evidence of annual influenza vaccination, or wear a surgical mask while working in patient care areas during the influenza season.

Per California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 5199 Aerosol Transmissible Disease Standard requires; upon hire and annually thereafter Tuberculosis (TB) screening for all employees. The method of testing is determined by past medical history and any current symptoms.

Per Cal/OSHA regulations and UCSB Campus Policy, all UCSB personnel who use respiratory protection equipment shall be included in the UCSB Respiratory Protection Program and required to complete respirator fit testing upon hire and annually thereafter, completed by UCSB Environmental Health & Safety.

Any HIPAA/FERPA violation is subject to disciplinary action.

Student Health is closed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays.

UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

Pharmacy Duties 95%

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assist in all aspect of pharmacy duties in order to provide medications to the clinics and patients of Student Health.

Use knowledge of safe handling of prescription medications to ensure their potency and effectiveness as relates to storage and expiration.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist select appropriate medication for a prescription, count, prepare and label a prescription for pharmacists' review prior to dispensing.

Using knowledge of pharmacy abbreviations and terminology be able to transcribe and type information from a prescription to ensure required information is accurate on the prescription label.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist handle large quantities of prescription medications for pre-packaging, including maintaining appropriate paperwork and determination of appropriate expiration dates.

Assist in the maintenance of drug inventory and maintain appropriate paperwork for expired medication returns to manufacturer for credit, disposal or destruction.

Utilize knowledge of restrictions in handling narcotic stock for return to manufacturer for destruction and appropriate notification of the DEA and California State Board of pharmacy with appropriate paperwork.

Knowledge of pharmacy math as needed to determine liquid or other quantities of medications as needed to keep accurate inventory records.

Be able to communicate knowledge of pharmacy trade and generic names in order to determine for patients or doctors if SHS pharmacy stock is inter-changeable as prescribed.

Assist patients with all prescription and non-prescription needs including preparation of refill authorization forms and other insurance or pharmacy paperwork.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist communicate with physicians and their assistants regarding refill prescriptions in order to provide vital information needed to make medical decisions for individual patients and their prescription needs.

Support and promote new policies.

Develop and contributes new ideas offering workable plans when appropriate.

Interpret and adhere to lines of authority and uses proper channels for communication.

Respect and guard confidentiality of patients and other staff members as per HIPAA and FERPA requirements.

Responsible for gathering all information needed to bill BARC.

Must know all aspects of Access and BARC transactions.

Assist customers with billing inquiries and provide research and documentation as needed.

Extensive record keeping and organizational skills are required.

Answers phones and refers to appropriate personnel for general questions about SHS procedures.

Maintain equipment and keep work area neat, clean and orderly. Direct or escort patients as needed.

Administrative 5%

Other duties as directed by the pharmacy director or their designee.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy.

Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 status under state or federal law.

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