Inpatient Pharmacy Tech: IV Prep & Medication Distribution

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient operations in a fast-paced hospital setting in Los Angeles, CA. You will assist with drug distribution, pre-packaging, inventory in Pyxis med stations, environmental monitoring, and safety compliance.

Under a pharmacist's supervision, you will ensure accurate calculations, cross-reference drugs, and maintain sterile technique for IV preparations.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacy technician in CA is required.
• 2 years inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately.
• Knowledge of drug names, dosages and forms.
• Familiarity with IV solutions and aseptic technique.
• Strong communication with pharmacists, nurses and physicians.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and push 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a registered pharmacist, perform drug distribution and packaging tasks.
• Maintain Pyxis inventory and monitor temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Assist with billing, housekeeping, and safety standards in the pharmacy.
• Mentor or orient new technicians and staff as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Drug reference memory

Medical terminology

Aseptic IV prep

Verbal communication

Lifting/pushing physical tasks

Education

CA Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Computerized order entry

Job description

UCLA Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient operations in a fast-paced hospital setting in Los Angeles, CA. You will assist with drug distribution, pre-packaging, inventory in Pyxis med stations, environmental monitoring, and safety compliance.

Under a pharmacist's supervision, you will ensure accurate calculations, cross-reference drugs, and maintain sterile technique for IV preparations.