Pharmacy Technician 3

The Inventory Management Technician 3 position is an integral member of the healthcare team and is responsible for ensuring inventory supply meets the demands of our patients' needs in a timely manner, ensures pharmacy robotics and automation are stocked and maintained in operational status, and assists in maintaining compliance with UCDH policies and procedures, State and Federal laws and regulations including the 340B Drug Pricing Program and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, and accrediting bodies. The Technician 3 also provides drug dispensing and distribution activities, compounding medications, maintaining pharmacy automation, prescription billing, processing payments for prescriptions, tracking deliveries and training other personnel as assigned. This position fosters excellent intradepartmental and interdepartmental relationships and provides quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to all patients.

Apply By Date

1/27/2025 at 11:59pm

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 recent work experience in an Outpatient Pharmacy or Specialty Pharmacy as a licensed Pharmacy Technician
• Knowledge of current Medi-Cal Formulary and other third- party billing systems
• Working knowledge of current third-party insurances, Medicare Part B, California State Medicaid, and/or manual claims
• Working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, generic/brand name drugs and abbreviations
• Working knowledge of billing and submitting authorization requests for State funded insurance programs
• Ability to accurately perform pharmacy calculations
• Working knowledge of current California Pharmacy Law
• Ability to operate Pharmacy Information System and other computer programs

Preferred Qualifications

• California Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB)
• Experience and working knowledge within a UCDMC Outpatient Pharmacy
• Experience in inventory management at a Health System Outpatient Pharmacy or Specialty Pharmacy
• Experience with 340B drug pricing program inventory management and 340B accumulator platforms such as Macro Helix
• Experienced with acquiring inventory from wholesalers, direct from manufacturers, and other vendors
• Experience with Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in correctly and accurately using, maintaining, and troubleshooting pharmacy robotics and automation
• Experience in running inventory reports and analyzing data for inventory requirements
• Experience in utilizing EPIC Willow Ambulatory pharmacy dispensing system
• Experience in non-sterile compounding tasks using equipment including, but not limited to, graduated cylinders, mortars and pestles, scales, stirring machines, etc.
• Knowledge in and ability to perform sterile and non-sterile compounding
• 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; 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
• Written and oral communication skills to clearly and concisely provide information, explanations and instructions to, and to elicit information from others with varying levels of ability to understand, including individuals who are ill or distressed, or who may not speak English.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Inventory Management
• 15% - Maintaining Pharmacy Automation and Robotics
• 10% - Quality Assurance and Compliance
• 15% - Performs Pharmacy Technician Functions 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: $33.99 - $42.32
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 289
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY TCHN 3
• UC Job Code: 009281
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 1.0
• Shift Hours: Variable, 8 hour
• Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• 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 - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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) - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 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.

Incumbent must adhere to the customer service principles of UCDH. Must be able to work occasional overtime, usually during computer failure, un-anticipated staff shortages, or unusually heavy dispensing periods. 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 successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• 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.

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

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