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Pharmacy Technician 2

University of California- Davis Health
$62640 - $77841
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Sacramento
Nov 15, 2024
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Job ID
72200
Location
Sacramento
Full/Part Time
Full Time
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Job Summary

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The technician staff fill first doses and batch doses for both IV and UD medications, refills automated dispensing machines, delivers medications to nursing areas, problem solves medication distribution issues with nursing staff and performs maintenance and inventory functions. This position also provides assistance in the coordination of activities and training of students within the inpatient pharmacy.

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11/28/2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

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

  • Current California Pharmacy Technician License.
  • At least two (2) years of recent inpatient pharmacy experience.
  • Ability to accurately perform Pharmacy calculations.
  • Knowledge of Pharmacy terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

  • National board certification [e.g., Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)]
  • Prior UCD Pharmacy experience.
  • Experience with pharmacy EMR system (EPIC), Simplifi797.
  • Basic knowledge of automatic dispensing machine systems.
  • Working knowledge of sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • 90% - Performs all technician duties assigned to the Inpatient Pharmacy
  • 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.

POSITION INFORMATION

  • Salary or Pay Range: $62640 - $77841
  • Salary Frequency: Hourly
  • Salary Grade: 290
  • UC Job Title: PHARMACY TCHN 2
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career
  • Percentage of Time: 100
  • Shift Hours: Evening, 8 hour
  • Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
  • Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site
  • THIS IS NOT AN HI-B 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
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

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 - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Squatting/Kneeling - 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 - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Special Requirements

  • This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
  • This is a positions 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

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

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

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere

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