Per Diem IV Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Infusion

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking an IV Pharmacy Technician to prepare and manage sterile injectable medications in an ambulatory setting. This role requires a current CA Pharmacy Technician license and experience in IV sterile compounding. The position offers varied shifts and the opportunity to float to multiple locations within the health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of IV sterile compounding pharmacy experience required.
• Experience compounding chemotherapy using departmental guidelines required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, and control sterile injectable medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and manage inventory.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Communication

Education

Current CA 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!

As the IV Pharmacy
Technician, you will be responsible for the preparation, distribution, and
control of sterile injectable medications in an ambulatory setting. Key
responsibilities include both chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy sterile
compounding, maintaining accurate and timely records (e.g., refrigerator
temperature logs, hood cleaning), medication distribution, and inventory
management. All duties are performed independently under the supervision of a
Pharmacist.

UCLA
Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to
become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and
more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We're also home
to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the
David Geffen School of Medicine. If you're looking to experience greater
challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.

Schedule:Monday - Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm;varied shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays. This role will require you to float and travel to multiple locations.

Hourly Salary Rate:
$35.20 (Pharmacy Technician I Per Diem) or $41.87 (Pharmacy Technician II Per
Diem)

• Pharmacy Technician I Per
  Diem (9279): Less than 2 years of experience


• Pharmacy Technician II Per
  Diem (9278): Equal to or more than 2 years of experience

Bargaining Unit: EX
- AFSCME

Qualifications

• Current CA Pharmacy
  Technician license - required


• Ability to float and travel
  to multiple locations within UCLA Health - required


• Experience compounding
  chemotherapy using departmental guidelines for cytotoxic agents - required


• Minimum 1 year of IV sterile
  compounding pharmacy experience - required


• Proficiency in aseptic
  technique for preparing IV solutions


• Strong ability to perform
  accurate pharmaceutical calculations


• Ability to work independently
  and follow through with minimal supervision


• Skilled in computer entry of
  medication orders and report generation


• Excellent communication
  skills to interact effectively with pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and
  other health professionals


• Physical ability to stand,
  walk, bend, and reach frequently


• Ability to lift 25 lbs and
  push 50 lbs


• Responsiveness to auditory
  alarms and communication devices