Pharmacy Supervisor 1

Responsible for on-line supervision of inpatient technician 2s and 3s. Responsible for daily management of operations. Responsible for supervision, staff development and assessment of staff competency for technicians. Responsible for technician student training in these areas. Manages daily scheduling of technicians and duty assignments. Works with the Inpatient Assistant Chief - Acute Care Operations, Central Pharmacy Managers and Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisors to identify areas of improvement and solutions through integration of pharmacy resources. Responsible for investigation and remedy of incident reports in responsible areas. Staff consists of professional, technical and administrative support personnel. The Technician staff fills first doses and batch doses for both IV and UD meds, refills Pyxis machines, deliver medications to nursing areas, problem solves medication distribution issues with nursing staff, and performs maintenance and inventory functions. This position may require staffing during times of staffing shortages. #CA-DS

Apply By Date 8/2/2026 at 11:59pm PST

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position.

• California Board of Pharmacy Technician License
• Minimum education satisfied through attainment of the required licensure/certification
• Recent inpatient pharmacy experience, including pharmacy receiving or inventory
• Experience training or mentoring staff, serving as a technical resource, coordinating workflow, resolving operational issues, or supporting daily operations
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology
• Ability to perform pharmacy calculations
• Basic knowledge of automatic dispensing machine systems (PYXIS)
• Decision-making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action, and to recognize when it is appropriate to seek assistance from others when limits of delegated authority have been reached
• Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem, identify the resources available to help solve the problem, create and implement viable solutions, and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties
• Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for departments and customers to demonstrate an interested, understanding, compassionate manner, to maintain a courteous and calm demeanor, and to use a proactive approach to negotiate with and persuade others to take required action

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• UCD Pharmacy experience
• Experience teaching and evaluating the performance of pharmacy technicians and students
• Experience working with Pyxis and EPIC Systems for data retrieval, billing and problem solving
• Experience managing and leading of multiple staff members
• Experience with DSCSA, BD Pharmacy Logistics (PLX), and inventory receiving

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Supervisory, Administrative Tasks and Customer Service
• 20% - Education
• 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.

Department Specific Job Scope

Job Scope includes DSCSA compliance program, serialized medication receiving and intake workflows, EPCIS data exchange and exception resolution, inter-site transfer compliance, receiving dock, inventory intake, and documentation processes.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $34.29 - $61.21
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: Grade 21
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY SUPV 1
• UC Job Code: 004599
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 0600-1430; variable, 8 hour
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• 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 .

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• 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 - 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 - 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) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

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

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours