Pharmacy Technician 2

This 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.

*Must be able to work and travel to ALL Outpatient pharmacies listed in this Position Description including, but not limited to:
Cancer Center Pharmacy 4501 X Street. Room 1008, Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 734-5865
Pavilion Pharmacy 2315 Stockton Blvd, Room 1P175, Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 703-6100
48X Pharmacy, 4868 X Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95817 (916) 734-6250
UC Davis Clinic Pharmacy in Davis 2660 W Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616 (530) 747-3051
UC Davis Health Solutions Pharmacy 3757 Business Drive, Suite 1702, Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 734-0900

Apply By Date 10/22/2026 at 11:59pm PST

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

• California Licensed Pharmacy Technician
• Minimum education satisfied through attainment of the required licensure/certification
• Two (2) years of recent outpatient pharmacy experience, working as a Pharmacy Technician
• Knowledge of third- party insurances, Medicare Plan-B, and/or manual claims
• Knowledge of current Medi-Cal Formulary and other third- party billing systems
• Knowledge of current California Pharmacy Law
• Working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, generic/brand name drugs and abbreviations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience (and working knowledge) within a UCDMC Outpatient Pharmacy
• Knowledge and Capability of Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding
• Ability to operate Pharmacy Information System and other computer programs

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - Drug Distribution
• 25% - Maintain Pharmacy/Inventory Control

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

UCDH Outpatient pharmacies emphasize patient care in Hospital Discharge, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Ambulatory Care, Employee Health and Specialty Pharmacy. Our pharmacies are responsible for screening prescriptions for appropriateness and making interventions, preparing medications for dispensing, distribution activities, providing immunizations and providing patient consultations. Staff are responsible for appropriate prescription billing to multiple payers including third party insurances, Medicaid, Medicare D and Medicare B plans. Our pharmacies maintain compliance with multiple accrediting bodies and with State and Federal Laws and Regulations.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $33.41 - $41.51
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 290
• UC Job Title: PHARMACY TCHN 2
• UC Job Code: 009282
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): Variable
• Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010)
• 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 by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

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 - Occasional Up to 3 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 - 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 - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - 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/r