Pharmacy Technician 2

UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Pharmacy Technician 2 to support cancer care. The role involves managing medication distribution, maintaining pharmacy inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws. Ideal candidates will have outpatient experience and a California Pharmacy Technician license.

Benefits

High quality medical plans

Paid Holidays

Continuing Education allowance

On-site Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of outpatient pharmacy experience.
• Recent experience in an Outpatient Pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support services under supervision.
• Handle medication distribution and inventory control.

Skills

Knowledge of third-party insurances

Knowledge of California Pharmacy Law

Pharmacy terminology knowledge

Education

California Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Job description

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The purpose of this position is to provide all aspects of technical support services under the supervision of a Cancer Center Pharmacist, including the monthly pharmacy area inspections. #CA-SB

Apply By Date 5/24/2025 by 11:59ppm

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

• California Licensed Pharmacy Technician
• 2 years of outpatient pharmacy experience, working as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Recent experience working in an Outpatient Pharmacy setting (within last 2 years).
• Knowledge of third-party insurances, Medicare Plan-B, and/or manual claims.
• Knowledge of current Medi-Cal Formulary and other third- party billing systems.
• Knowledge of current California Pharmacy Law.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, generic/brand name drugs and abbreviations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UCDMC Outpatient Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform sterile and non-sterile compounding.
• Ability to operate Pharmacy Information System and other computer programs.
• Working knowledge of UCDMC Outpatient Pharmacy.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - Drug Distribution
• 25% - Maintain Pharmacy/Inventory Control
  
  

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 receiving, distributing, managing, and storing pharmaceutical products and supplies; complying with all pharmacy laws and ethics; handling of medications in accordance with pharmacy department policies and procedures; keeping accurate electronic records of all medications dispensed; handling insurance claims and resolving any problems as they arise; managing logistics for filling and distributing orders or prescriptions; completing medication repackaging or compounding prior to patient administration; perform pharmaceutical calculations; may be required to operate advanced, innovative technology to assist in preparation and dispensing of medications; ensuring accurate bill and cost transfer between cost centers; performing all quality control checks prior to final pharmacist verification including accurate manipulation, volumes, labeling, and storage requirements; preparing and packaging chemotherapy medications and other medications requiring special handling in accordance with safety measures; providing customer service by answering phone calls in a prompt and courteous manner; triaging requests and prioritizing them; responsible for medication inventory management and reporting of any discrepancies; collecting and maintaining an accurate medication, allergy, social and insurance history; ensuring accuracy of patient’s medication list including follow-up with clinics, external pharmacies, or patients to clarify and update; completing audits, including documentation of audit completion and expired medications in designated documentation location; ensuring records are accurate, complete, within specification to ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, or other applicable rules and regulations; serving as a liaison to physicians and nurses to support the medication use system; may facilitate prior authorization process, includes date entry of PAs, routing to pharmacists for decisions, creating notifications and facilitating any additional communication with requesting physician’s office; documenting patient interactions within the medical record; and working with Pharmacy Manager to ensure that policies and procedures are current, and all activities are following relevant standards.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $30 - $37.82
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 290
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY TCHN 2
• UC Job Code: 009282
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): variable
• Location: Cancer Center (HSP093)
• Union Representation: Yes, EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• This is not a H-1B Visa opportunity
  
  

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

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 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 - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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-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 occasional overtime, usually during computer failure, unanticipated staff shortages, or unusually heavy dispensing periods. Must be able to work minimum of (3) 8-hour shifts per week, to include evenings, nights, rotating weekends, and holidays. Incumbent must adhere to the customer service principles of UCDH. Must dress in a professional manner, as outlined by the Departmental dress code and have good personal hygiene. Must be able to competently staff all UCDH Pharmacies and perform all job tasks in all areas of outpatient pharmacy.
  
  

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
• The 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 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

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