This Technician 2 position is an integral member of the healthcare team and is responsible for providing drug dispensing and distribution activities, compounding prescriptions, maintaining pharmacy robotics, inventory management, prescription billing, processing payments for prescriptions and training other personnel. This position fosters excellent interdepartmental relationships and provides quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to all patients. #CA-SB
Apply By Date 3 / 1 / 2025 by 11 : 59pm
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position
- California Licensed Pharmacy Technician
- At least 1 year of recent outpatient Pharmacy Technician experience
- Ability to operate Pharmacy Information System and other computer programs
- Working knowledge of current California Pharmacy Law
- Ability to accurately perform pharmacy calculations
- Working knowledge of current third-party insurances, Medicare Part B and California State Medicaid
- Working knowledge of billing and submitting authorization requests for State funded insurance programs
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working at a UCDH Outpatient Pharmacy, Health System Outpatient Pharmacy, or closed door or mail order pharmacyExperience with Pharmacy EPIC dispensing systems or EPIC EMRExperience with automated dispensing systemsExperience with non-sterile compounding tasks using equipment including, but not limited to, graduated cylinders, mortars and pestles, scales, stirring machines, etc.Current working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, generic / brand names and drug abbreviationsWorking knowledge of current Medi-Cal Formulary and other third-party billing systemsAbility to recognize situations that exceed technician authority and ability and must be referred to a pharmacist for resolutionProblem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem and identify the resources available to help solve the problemAbility to independently create and implement viable solutions and follow through to ensure the problem is resolvedAbility to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic / department environment exists at all timesAbility to impart knowledge and develop the skills of students participating in training programs, as well as new hires and staffWorking knowledge of and skill to apply practices, principles and techniques of patient care related to area of expertiseWritten and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations and instructions to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or who may not speak EnglishKey Responsibilities
90% - Prescription Processing and Distribution5% - Pharmacy Maintenance5% - Other duties as assignedDepartment Overview
UC Davis Health is a nationally recognized leader in the provision of high-quality, patient-centered care, based in the Greater Sacramento area of Northern California. UC Davis Health has a Comprehensive Cancer Center, internationally recognized MIND Institute, and a nationally ranked pediatric hospital. The UC Davis acute care hospital has 646 beds and an ambulatory care service area spanning north to the Oregon border, east to Nevada, and down the Central Valley to Fresno, California, covering 65,000 square miles across 33 counties.
The Department of Pharmacy is a dynamic, integral, and critical part of patient care provided by UC Davis Health. As a department of greater than 600 professional, technical, and administrative support personnel, we focus on providing patient-centered medication management that optimizes outcomes through practice, education, research, and leadership through the continuum of care. We also have the largest pharmacy residency program in the country with 46 total residents in 13 different programs.
The Department of Pharmacy offers comprehensive pharmaceutical services (unit dose, IV admixtures, clinical services, infusion pumps, and teaching) throughout the health system complex 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pharmacy services encompass inpatient pharmacy services as well as an expansive footprint in the ambulatory care space where we have clinical pharmacists embedded within our clinics and specialty care locations. Our operational teams support the health system enterprise with three inpatient pharmacies, five outpatient pharmacies, two infusion pharmacies, a home infusion service line, and the full complement of pharmacy purchasing, stores, and distribution.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary or Pay Range : $30.00 - $37.28Salary Frequency : HourlySalary Grade : 290UC Job Title : PHARMACY TCHN 2UC Job Code : 009282Number of Positions : 1Appointment Type : Staff : CareerPercentage of Time : 100 %Shift (Work Schedule) : Full-time, 8 hours, variable shiftLocation : Pharmacy Shared Service Center (BLDG108)Union Representation : EX-Patient Care TechnicalBenefits Eligible : YesThis position is 100% on-siteThis is not a H-1B Visa opportunityBenefits
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page .
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC : https : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / index.html
High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needsUC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your familyExtensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical LeavePaid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementPaid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementContinuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining AgreementAccess to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growthWorkLife and Wellness programs and resourcesOn-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health servicesSupplemental insurance offered including additional life, short / long term disability, pet insurance and legal coveragePublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified rolesRetirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found hereUC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staffPhysical Demands
Standing - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursWalking - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursSitting - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursLifting / Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursLifting / Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursLifting / Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursPushing / Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursPushing / Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursPushing / Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 HoursBending / Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursSquatting / Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursTwisting - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursClimbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 HoursReaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursKeyboard use / repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursEnvironmental Demands
Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 HoursLoud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursMarked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 HoursExtreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 HoursUneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 HoursMental Demands
Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursComplex problem solving / reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursAbility to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursCommunication skills - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursNumerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursConstant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursCustomer / Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursMultiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8 HoursWork Environment
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.Main Location : Health Solutions Pharmacy 3575 Business Drive, Suite 1702, Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 734-0900Must be able to work and travel to ALL UCDH Outpatient pharmaciesSpecial Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessmentThis is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive / nuclear materialsThe duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents)This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirementsMisconduct 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 allegations 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.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 4010393 / PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit : https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 1001004 / Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere
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