Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,768 - 55,159; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare provider in Los Angeles is seeking dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to join their dynamic team. Candidates will assist with prescription filling and dispensing, inventory management, and medication delivery. Ideal applicants demonstrate excellent customer service and problem-solving skills, alongside a solid understanding of medical terminology. This is a great opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Customer service skills are essential for interacting with patients and healthcare teams.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and medications is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in prescription filling and dispensing activities under supervision.
• Manage inventory and ensure medication delivery at bedside.
• Perform medication reconciliation and other assigned duties.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Customer service and problem solving skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Attention to detail

Telephone and verbal skills

Physical stamina

Job description

Salary Range: $30.32 - 40.04 Hourly

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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

Job Qualifications

We’re seeking a dedicated professional with:

• 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

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.