Pharmacy Supervisor 1

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Davis Health in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a Pharmacy Supervisor 1 to oversee inpatient technician staff and daily pharmacy operations. The role focuses on supervision, training, and maintaining competency across professional, technical, and administrative teams.

The position requires recent inpatient pharmacy experience, Pyxis and EPIC familiarity, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. On-site hospital duties with a 0600-1430 shift are expected.

Qualifications

• Active California Board of Pharmacy Technician license.
• Recent inpatient pharmacy experience, including pharmacy receiving or inventory.
• Experience training or mentoring staff, coordinating workflow, resolving operational issues, or supporting daily operations.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology.
• Ability to perform pharmacy calculations.
• Basic knowledge of automatic dispensing machine systems (PYXIS).
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inpatient technician 2s and 3s and manage daily operations.
• Schedule staff and assign duty rotations.
• Train technicians and supervise student training in department areas.
• Investigate and resolve incident reports within assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Inpatient Assistant Chief - Acute Care Operations, Central Pharmacy Managers and Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisors to improve operations.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Staff training

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pyxis

EPIC Systems

Job description

Responsible for on-line supervision of inpatient technician 2s and 3s. Responsible for daily management of operations. Responsible for supervision, staff development and assessment of staff competency for technicians. Responsible for technician student training in these areas. Manages daily scheduling of technicians and duty assignments. Works with the Inpatient Assistant Chief - Acute Care Operations, Central Pharmacy Managers and Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisors to identify areas of improvement and solutions through integration of pharmacy resources. Responsible for investigation and remedy of incident reports in responsible areas. Staff consists of professional, technical and administrative support personnel. The Technician staff fills first doses and batch doses for both IV and UD meds, refills Pyxis machines, deliver medications to nursing areas, problem solves medication distribution issues with nursing staff, and performs maintenance and inventory functions. This position may require staffing during times of staffing shortages. #CA-DS

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

• California Bo a rd of Pharmacy Technician License
• Minimum education satisfied through attainment of the required licensure/certification
• Recent inpatient pharmacy experience, including pharmacy receiving or inventory
• Experience training or mentoring staff, serving as a technical resource, coordinating workflow, resolving operational issues, or supporting daily operations
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology
• Ability to perform pharmacy calculations
• Basic knowledge of automatic dispensing machine systems (PYXIS)
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem, identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create and implement viable solutions, and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for departments and customers to demonstrate an interested, understanding, compassionate manner, to maintain a courteous and calm demeanor, and to use a proactive approach to negotiate with and persuade others to take required action

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• UCD Pharmacy experience
• Experience teaching and evaluating the performance of pharmacy technicians and students
• Experience working with Pyxis and EPIC Systems for data retrieval, billing and problem solving
• Experience managing and leading of multiple staff members
• Experience with DSCSA, BD Pharmacy Logistics (PLX), and inventory receiving

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Supervisory, Administrative Tasks and Customer Service
• 20% - Education
• 10% - 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

Job Scope includes DSCSA compliance program, serialized medication receiving and intake workflows, EPCIS data exchange and exception resolution, inter-site transfer compliance, receiving dock, inventory intake, and documentation processes.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $ 34.29 - $ 61.21
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: Grade 21
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY SUPV 1
• UC Job Code: 004599
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 0600-1430; variable, 8 hour
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• 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 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 needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 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 - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 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-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Must be available to work 0600-1430, rotating holidays and weekends with schedule flexibility as needed. May be required to work overtime, based on staffing needs, and workload. Must follow Pharmacy Department dress code standards and attendance policy; must attend annual safety classes; fire and electrical safety, security class, etc. as required by the Pharmacy Department.

This position would focus on the UD side of Central Pharmacy including handling inventory and DSCSA regulatory requirements.

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 may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment .
• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials .
• 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 requirements .
• 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 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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal 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.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks