Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine seeks a Pharmacy Technician I/II in Santa Monica, CA to support prescription filling, dispensing, and inventory management under staff pharmacist supervision.

The role requires a California Pharmacy Technician License, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians. Schedule varies, including weekends/holidays, with union affiliation EX - AFSCME.

Qualifications

• We’re seeking a dedicated professional with a California Pharmacy Technician License.
• The ability to work independently and follow-through with minimal supervision.
• Customer service and problem solving skills are essential.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical abbreviations and drug names, and dosage forms.
• Concentration, speed and accuracy are required; strong verbal communication with pharmacists, nurses and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all technical aspects of prescription filling and dispensing within license scope.
• Handle inventory management and medication delivery at bedside.
• Perform prior authorizations, mailout processes and medication reconciliation.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Attention to detail

Communication

Mobility

Physical stamina

Education

California Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Description

You bring more than skill, knowledge, and expertise to your role as an allied health professional. You bring a deep passion for improving the lives of everyone around you. At UCLA Health, we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you are supported and empowered to be your best. You’ll love it here!

Under the direction of the staff pharmacist and pharmacy supervisor, the Pharmacy technician assists in all technical aspects of prescription filling and dispensing activities, within the scope of their license. Duties include processing, filling and dispensing prescriptions as well as inventory management, medication delivery at bedside, prior authorization, Mailout process, medication reconciliation and other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Hourly Salary Range: $29.56 – $42.46 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience)

• Pharmacy Technician I (9283): Less than 2 years of experience
• Pharmacy Technician II (9282): Equal to or more than 2 years of experience

Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME

Qualifications

We’re seeking a dedicated professional with:

• California Pharmacy Technician License
• Ability to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision
• Customer service, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical abbreviations, pharmaceutical generic/trade names and their dosage forms, and the ability to cross-reference common drugs from memory
• Intense and consistent concentration with attention to detail, and requires speed and accuracy
• Telephone and verbal skills required to communicate clearly and effectively with pharmacists, nurses, physicians and other allied health professionals
• Ability to frequently required to stand, sit, and walk
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and push 50 lbs