Pharmacist 2 Per Diem - PHARMACIST 2 PD

The purpose of the position is to provide comprehensive dispensing and clinical pharmaceutical services to ambulatory patients and to other professional staff as well as overseeing pharmacy technicians and other subordinates in performing technical and clerical functions.

Apply By Date

5/14/2024 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• California Pharmacist License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire
• Immunization Certification required
• American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification
• Recent Outpatient Pharmacy Experience working as a Registered Pharmacist (last 2 years)
• Working knowledge of Medi-Cal Formulary and other third-party billing systems.
• Experience performing QA and order verification
• Patient counseling experience
• Customer service experience
• Knowledge and understanding of current California Pharmacy Law and other Federal
• Regulation (e.g. DEA) effecting the practice of pharmacy.
• Accurately perform pharmacy calculations.
• Ability to interpret and understand physicians' orders, pharmacy, and nursing records.
• Current knowledge of pharmacy terminology, generic/brand names, abbreviations and drugs on current hospital formulary.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Must be able 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years Outpatient Experience
• Experience working in a Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
• Ability to supervise Pharmacy Technicians and establish priorities of workflow
• Computer skills that facilitate medication order entry and other basic clinical software programs.

Department Description

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."

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $93.17
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 143
• Payroll Title: PHARMACIST 2 PD
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift Hours: 8 Hour
• Location: Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
• Union Representation: Yes, HX
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: Onsite
• THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health 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 our handy and our

• If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC:
• 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 Maternity, Paternity, 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.
• Paid time off for professional development 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
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistant 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
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance as well as (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

Carrying - frequently, Attendance - Constantly, Cleaning - frequently, Climbing - occasionally, Kneeling - occasionally, Pulling - frequently, Pushing - frequently, Reaching - frequently, Removing - frequently, Sitting - occasionally, Speaking - frequently, Squatting, Stooping, Bending - occasionally, Standing - constantly, Twisting - occasionally, Walking - constantly, Writing - constantly, Grasp - constantly, Talk or Hear - constantly

Work Environment

• Incumbent must adhere to the customer service standards of UCDH.
• Incumbent must be able to work occasional overtime, usually during computer failure, unanticipated staff shortage or unusually heavy dispensing periods.
• TB test and blood serum sample required annually per Joint Commission 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 UCDH Pharmacies and perform all job tasks in all areas of outpatient pharmacy.
• Must be able to work weekends, rotating holidays and occasional evenings and nights.
• Special protective equipment must be used for preparation of hazardous substances and spill cleanup.
• Per Diem employees must provide minimum availability as outlined in the Per Diem Appointment/ Work Requirements agreement

Special Requirements

• 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.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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 , our and for research and education, and our latest efforts to . 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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