Staff Pharmacist 2 (Sacramento) Job at University of California- Davis Health, Sacramento, CA

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  • University of California- Davis Health
  • Sacramento, CA

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81551

Location

Sacramento

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Full Time

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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. Working in one of five outpatient pharmacies, the pharmacist ensures safe, accurate, and timely medication delivery while offering expert consultation to patients and healthcare providers. This role also includes supervising pharmacy technicians and support staff in the performance of technical and clerical functions. As part of a large, integrated pharmacy team operating 24/7, the pharmacist plays a critical role in promoting optimal medication use, delivering high-quality patient care, and supporting the department's commitment to excellence in service, education, and innovation.

Apply By Date

10/10/2025 at 11:59pm

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

  • California Pharmacist License eligible and possess a valid license at the time of hire
  • Immunization Certification required for UC Davis 48X Outpatient Pharmacists, UC Davis Clinic Pharmacy in Davis, Staff Pharmacist 2 Float and Staff Pharmacist 2 Per Diem positions.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
  • Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience/training.
  • Recent Outpatient Pharmacy experience working as a Registered Pharmacist (last 2 years)
  • 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.
  • Working knowledge of Medi-Cal Formulary and other third- party billing systems.
  • 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.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English.
  • Ability 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 2 years of Outpatient Experience
  • Experience working in a Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
  • Experience working with and directing residents, students, and health care professionals.
  • Knowledge of Pharmacy Clinical Services
  • Ability to oversee technicians and establish priorities of workflow
  • Computer skills that facilitate medication order entry and other basic clinical software programs
  • Problem-solving skills to independently recognize and define a problem; identify the resources available to help solve the problem; create and implement viable solutions; and follow through to ensure the problem is resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.

Key Responsibilities

  • 70% - Participates in Drug Distribution
  • 20% - Participates in Clinical Activities
  • 10% - Participates in Administrative Activities

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.

POSITION INFORMATION

  • Salary or Pay Range: $84.33 - $94.99
  • Salary Frequency: Hourly
  • Salary Grade: 142
  • UC Job Title: STF PHARMACIST 2
  • UC Job Code: 009247
  • Number of Positions: 1
  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career
  • Percentage of Time: 100
  • Shift (Work Schedule): variable , 8 Hour
  • Location: 48X (4868XST)
  • Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
  • THIS IS NOT AN HI-B OPPORTUNIT Y

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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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 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

Physical Demands

  • Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  • Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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 - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

  • Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 ]]>

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work,

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