Pharmacy Technician 2

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Location Sacramento
Full/Part Time Full Time
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Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide all aspects of pharmacy technical support services under the supervision of a Cancer Center Pharmacist. This Pharmacy 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.

*Must be able to work and travel to ALL Outpatient pharmacies listed in this Position Description. #CA-DS

Apply By Date 10/12/2026 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
• At least 2 years of recent Outpatient Pharmacy Technician experience.
• 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 and working knowledge within a UCDMC Outpatient Pharmacy
• Experience and working knowledge of Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
• Ability to operate Pharmacy Information System and other computer programs.

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: $33.41 - $41.51
• 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 , 8 hour
• Location: Cancer Center (HSP093)
• 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 - 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.
• This is a position with direct access to or responsibility for controlled substances, high risk hazardous chemicals, biological or radioactive/nuclear materials.
• 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.

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