Home Infusion Pharmacy Technician 3

University of California- Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

CE allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

University of California- Davis Health in Sacramento seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support the home infusion program, sterile compounding, patient outreach, inventory control, shipping and billing. You will assist the pharmacist per established protocols and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role requires California licensure and experience in sterile compounding and home infusion, with familiarity in USP 797/800 compliance and third-party billing.

Qualifications

• CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician required.
• 1 year sterile compounding experience.
• 1 year home infusion experience.
• Knowledge of USP 797/800 aseptic technique and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform sterile compounding and IV admixtures.
• Support home infusion program operations and outreach.
• Assist with inventory management, shipping and billing processes.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Home infusion experience

Aseptic technique (USP 797/800)

Regulatory compliance

Education

CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Epic EMR

Pharmacy dispensing software

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 89650

Location: Sacramento

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for following and performing work in the areas of intake, sterile compounding, patient and clinic outreach, inventory management, shipping, billing, and other areas key to the success of a home infusion program. Makes recommendations to pharmacist based on protocols and data gathered. Performs tasks across a variety of functional areas and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement. #CA-DS

Apply By Date

November 13th 2026 at 11:59pm PST

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• California Licensed Pharmacy Technician
• Minimum education satisfied through attainment of the required licensure/certification
• One (1) year of experience in sterile compounding
• One (1) year of experience working in home infusion
• Recent knowledge of sterile compounding rules and regulations
• Working knowledge of IV additive preparation and hazardous substance handling
• Ability to comply with proper aseptic technique as described by USP 797/800 for both hazardous and non-hazardous substances

Preferred Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
• More than one (1) year of experience in sterile compounding
• Epic EMR, CPR+, or other clinical software experience
• Experience working in a long-term care pharmacy
• Experience working in a specialty pharmacy
• Experience ensuring compliance of home infusion accrediting bodies (i.e., HIT, ACHC, URAC, TJC, ACHC, etc.)
• Recent knowledge of pharmacy dispensing software and third-party billing

Key Responsibilities

• 85% - Operational Duties
• 10% - Critical Support Functions
• 5% - Other Duties as Assigned

Department 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.

Department Specific Job Scope

The Home Infusion Department provides exceptional experience to all stakeholders. They focus on providing high quality and low-cost care in the patient's preferred setting.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 37.84 - $ 47.13
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 289
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY TCHN 3
• UC Job Code: 009281
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 0815-1645, rotating after hours on-call
• Location: Pharmacy Shared Service Center (Sacramento)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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 by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 HoursKeyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work 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.g., e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime as well as variable shifts dependent on department need. Must participate in on-call duties as needed based on department need. Must dress in a professional manner as outlined by the departmental dress code and have good personal hygiene. Must be able to work in Rocklin as well as Sacramento.

Special 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