Pharmacy Technician 2 Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy – UC Davis Health – Sacramento, CA

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.

Job Summary

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

This Technician II 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

Required Qualifications

• Registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• At least 2 years of recent Outpatient Pharmacy technician experience.
• Working knowledge of current third-party insurances, Medicare Part B and California State Medicaid
• Working knowledge of billing and submitting authorization requests for State funded insurance programs
• Must be able to accurately perform pharmacy calculations
• Working knowledge of current California Pharmacy Law
• Ability to operate Pharmacy Information System and other computer programs
• Must be able to walk/stand stoop and bend for long periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with working at a UCDH Pharmacy, Health System Pharmacy, or Specialty Pharmacy
• Experience with non-sterile compounding tasks using equipment including, but not limited to; graduated cylinders, mortars and pestles, scales, stirring machines, etc.
• Experience with Pharmacy EPIC Willow Ambulatory dispensing system
• Current working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, generic/brand names and drug abbreviations
• Working knowledge of current Medi-Cal Formulary and other third-party billing systems.
• Must be able to recognize situations that exceed technician authority and ability and must be referred to a pharmacist for resolution.
• Experience correctly and accurately using and troubleshooting automated dispensing machines
• 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.
• Must be able to lift packages up to 50 pounds without assistance and push/pull carts up to 600 pounds.

Special Requirements

Incumbent must adhere to the customer service principles of UCDHS. Must be able to work occasional overtime, usually during computer failure, un-anticipated staff shortages, or, unusually heavy dispensing periods. No smoking allowed in work area. TB test and blood serum sample required annually per JCAHO Standards. 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 UCDHS Pharmacies and perform all job tasks in all areas of outpatient pharmacy. Must be able to work hours scheduled, including evenings, nights, rotating weekends, and holidays. Per Diem employees must provide minimum availability as outlined in the Per Diem Appointment/ Work Requirements agreement Special protective equipment must be used for preparation of hazardous substances and spill clean-up.

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

EEO

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.