Pharmacy Technician 2 - Health Solutions Pharmacy Dispensing
3 days ago
Sacramento
___Job ID82185 LocationSacramento Full/Part TimeFull Time ______ #CA-DS 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 UCDH Outpatient pharmacies - Main Location: Health Solutions Pharmacy 3575 Business Drive, Suite 1702, Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 734-0900 Apply By Date 4/2/2025 at 11:59pm * REPOSTED Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position. • California Licensed Pharmacy Technician, • Registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician., • Minimum education satisfied through attainment of the required licensure/certification., • One (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, • 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, • Experience with working at a UCDH Outpatient Pharmacy, Health System Outpatient Pharmacy, or closed door or mail order pharmacy, • Experience with Pharmacy EPIC dispensing systems or EPIC EMR, • Experience with automated dispensing systems, • Experience 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 abbreviations, • Working knowledge of current Medi-Cal Formulary and other third-party billing systems, • Ability to recognize situations that exceed technician authority and ability and must be referred to a pharmacist for resolution Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem and identify the resources available to help solve the problem, • Ability to independently create and implement viable solutions and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved, • Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment exists at all times, • Ability to impart knowledge and develop the skills of students participating in training programs, as well as new hires and staff seeking additional opportunities, • Working knowledge of and skill to apply practices, principles and techniques of patient care related to area of expertise, • 90% - Drug Distribution and Prescription Processing, • 5% - Pharmacy Maintenance 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 UC Davis Health Outpatient pharmacies emphasize patient care in Hospital Discharge, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Ambulatory Care, Employee Health and Specialty Pharmacy. Our pharmacies are responsible for screening prescriptions for appropriateness and making interventions, preparing medications for dispensing, distribution activities, providing immunizations and providing patient consultations. Staff are responsible for appropriate prescription billing to multiple payers including third party insurances, Medicaid, Medicare D and Medicare B plans. Our pharmacies maintain compliance with multiple accrediting bodies and with State and Federal Laws and Regulations. POSITION INFORMATION • Salary or Pay Range: $31.50 - $39.14, • 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: Pharmacy Shared Service Center (BLDG108), • Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical, • Benefits Eligible: Yes 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 ___ or ___ and our ___. 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: • 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, • Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours, • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours, • Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours, • Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours, • Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours, • Reaching overhead - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours, • Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours, • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours, • Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours, • 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 - Occasional Up to 3 Hours 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, un-anticipated staff shortages, or unusually heavy dispensing periods. Must be able to work hours scheduled, including evenings, nights, rotating weekends, and holidays. 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. 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. 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