PHARMACY TCHN 3 (Veterinary Hospital Pharmacy Technician) Job Listing at University of California in Davis, CA (Job ID 69549)

Description

Department Description

Want to be part of the most innovative veterinary team in the country? We are looking for a pharmacy technician to work alongside our world leading faculty clinicians and technicians, helping them teach the next generation of veterinarians while also serving the animals and pet owners of our community.

As part of the top ranked UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital team, our technicians are provided the following benefits:

PERSONAL LEAVE
· Vacation – earn (3) three weeks per year!

· 14 paid Holidays annually

· Sick Leave – eligible to earn up to 8 hours per month (no maximum)

COMPENSATION

· Competitive pay

· Shift Differentials

CE & Other BENEFITS

· $650 Continuing Education annual allowance

· 40 hours Paid CE annually (pro-rated based on appointment %)

· Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program

· Scrubs provided and laundered at no cost to the employee

INSURANCE

· High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.

· UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family.

· Supplemental insurance offered including: additional life, disability, short/long term disability and legal coverage.

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and the indirect supervision of the Pharmacy Director, responsibilities will include acting as the lead online Customer Service representative. The individual will assure that the Pharmacy runs smoothly and that customers are satisfied and all protocols are followed. The individual in this position must handle the majority of customer complaints and set high standards for customer service. Other responsibilities will include improving Pharmacy efficacy through work flow analysis, reorganization of work flow and developing resolutions to identified problems. Responsibilities also include teaching and training of new pharmacy staff on compounding, inventory, omnicells and pharmacy protocols in addition to instructing veterinary and pharmacy students and residents throughout the veterinary school. This will include training on new state and federal paperwork required for compounding of oral and sterile products. Other responsibilities include oversight of the majority of pharmaceutical drug ordering, Inpatient and Outpatient drug distribution of veterinary drugs (preparation, labeling, and dispensing), controlled substance distribution, Omnicell stocking and report generation.

RECRUITMENT PERIOD ONE MONTH: Applicants will be screened after two weeks; and then on a weekly basis. The position can be filled prior to the removal date.

Position Information

Apply by Date                      

6/20/2024

Salary Range                        

$33.99-$42.32/hour

Appointment Type                   

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time                 

100%

Shift Hours                               

Variable, Monday – Friday 0730 to 1800, Saturday 0800-1200

Location                                   

Davis, CA

Union Representation              

Yes

Benefits Eligible                       

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Move, lift, and maneuver large boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Stand for up to 8 hours.
• May require working in areas with some limited exposure to animal dander, dust, chemicals and cytotoxics.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work occasional overtime, usually during unanticipated staff shortages or during heavy workload periods. Work hours may include occasional Saturdays.
• Work in a mobile isolation unit.
• Valid CA driver's license required.
• Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum License/Certification:

• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification.

• Current Pharmacy Technician License with the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Customer service background.

• Experience as a pharmacy technician in both an inpatient and outpatient environment including order entry and computer applications.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Oral communication and problem solving skills in difficult settings where clients are emotionally upset.

• Math skills to calculate drug dosages.

• Multitasking skills while on phone, typing, filling prescriptions and answering multiple questions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

• Experience within a veterinary pharmacy including medications used in animals.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Ability to interpret written veterinary prescriptions.

• Ability to handle and prepare cytotoxic drugs consistent with USP 800.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. 

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