Pharmacy Technician 3

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Responsible for the receiving, distribution, and inventory management of pharmaceuticals, and pharmaceutical-related supplies required by UC Davis Health. Duties include but are not limited to, pharmacy supply chain receiving, distribution, inventory control, systems maintenance, and financial stewardship.

Apply By Date

12/5/2025 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
• Forklift Certification within six months of employment

• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program

• Experience purchasing/receiving in a hospital setting
• Six (6) months of recent work experience in an acute inpatient hospital Pharmacy setting or Pharmacy supply chain
• Experience with non-sterile compounding tasks using equipment including, but not limited to, graduated cylinders, mortars and pestles, scales, stirring machines, etc.
• Experience in using and troubleshooting automated dispensing machines.
• Ability to accurately perform Pharmacy calculations.
• Ability to recognize situations that exceed technician authority and must be referred to a pharmacist for resolution
• Written and oral communication skills to provide information, explanations, and instructions clearly and concisely 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
• Knowledge of standard garbing and cleaning procedures for a sterile clean- room environment
• Ability to operate Unit Dose (UD) packaging machines correctly and accurately, completing appropriate documentation
• Complete working knowledge of, and skill, to apply, practices, principles, and techniques of patient care related to area of expertise
• Ability to promote and demonstrate excellent customer service
• Demonstrated reliability and accountability to perform all essential functions of position
• Ability to train and operate a forklift, pallet jack, and other equipment used for inventory control

Preferred Qualifications

• National Board Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
• UC Davis Health experience
• Experience with Pharmacy EMR/Epic, Pyxis ES, Codonics, RedCap, PLX, Lawson, ABC, INMAR, and barcoding systems
• Experience maintaining IV infusion pumps
• Knowledge of current Pharmacy terminology and law
• Knowledge of current regulatory standards of sterile and non-sterile compounding procedures related to USP Chapters 797,795, and 800
• Ability to exercise discretion to ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained, and a professional, respectful clinic/department environment always exists
• Critical thinking skills to independently recognize and define a problem and identify the resources available to help solve the problem
• Decision-making skills to independently create and implement viable solutions and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved
• Ability to impart knowledge and develop the skills of student participating in training programs, as well as new hires and staff seeking addition opportunities. Knowledge of principles and applications for horizontal and vertical laminar air flow hoods
• Ability to manipulate needles, syringes, ampules and vials using proper aseptic technique
• Knowledge of dilution standards and ability to perform related calculations

Key Responsibilities

• 20% - Inventory Distribution Outbound
• 20% - Inventory Control
• 20% - Inventory Receiving - Inbound
• 10% - Medication Management Systems Maintenance and Implementation
• 10% - Financial Stewardship
• 10% - Regulatory and Quality Assurance
• 10% - Drug Shortage Management

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: $35.69 - $44.44
• 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: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8hr M-F
• Location: Pharmacy Shared Service Center (BLDG108)
• 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 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: 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

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 - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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 - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 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 - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours