Pharmacy Technician II

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%.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
% 
of 
time
Essential 
Function 
(Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
 

95% Yes 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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. 
 

5% Yes 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.
100% (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
• Must possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the 
duties assigned to the positions.
• Completion of a recognized/accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program (includes hands-on
train