Pharmacy Technician 2
 University of California- Davis Health | |
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parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, California, Sacramento | |
 Oct 02, 2026 | |
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89180
Location
Sacramento
Full/Part Time
Full Time
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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. 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.
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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. 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
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.
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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. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
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. | |