Staff Pharmacist 2

About the role

This Pharmacist 2 position is an integral member of the healthcare team and is mainly responsible for clinical activities such as providing drug information, screening prescription appropriateness, making interventions, recommendations, consultations, patient interactions, prescription processing, and serving as a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents. There may be operational needs to provide prescription dispensing processes including drug distribution, dispensing, compounding, maintaining robotics, and inventory management. This position fosters excellent interdepartmental relationships and provides quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical care to all patients.

Responsibilities

• 80% - Participates in Clinical Activities and Customer Service
• 10% - Drug Distribution
• 10% - Participates in Administrative Activities, Inventory Management, Pharmacy Maintenance and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• California Pharmacist License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire
• PharmD, or equivalent training
• Recent outpatient pharmacy experience working as a Registered Pharmacist
• Experience performing QA and order verification
• Patient counseling experience
• Ability to oversee technicians and ancillary staff
• Knowledge and understanding of current California Pharmacy Law and other Federal Regulations (e.g. DEA) effecting the practice of pharmacy
• Working knowledge of and skill to apply practices, principles and techniques of patient care related to area of expertise
• Current knowledge of pharmacy terminology, generic/brand names, abbreviations and drugs on current hospital formulary
• Working knowledge of Medi-Cal Formulary, Medicare B, other third-party Billing Systems

Qualifications

• Other State Pharmacist Licensure as required/requested for business needs (obtain within 6 months of request)
• Experience working in UCDMC Outpatient Pharmacy or a Health-System/Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
• Experience working in a Specialty Pharmacy
• Two (2) years of recent Outpatient Pharmacy experience working as a Registered Pharmacist
• Working knowledge of non-sterile compounding of medications
• Computer skills that facilitate medication order entry and other basic clinical software programs
• Soft skills, problem solving skills, strong communication skills, teamwork skills.
• 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

Skills

• 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 here

Pay

$93.91 - $105.78 per hour

Schedule

Variable

Location

Pharmacy Shared Service Center (BLDG108)

Union Representation

HX-Healthcare Professionals

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

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.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents).
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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