Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

Join a world-renowned health system dedicated to compassionate patient care. As an allied health professional, you will play a crucial role in drug distribution and support the pharmacy team. With a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment, this position offers the opportunity to enhance your skills and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Experience varied hours and a dynamic workplace where your contributions are valued and recognized. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to grow your career, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CA Pharmacy Technician license.
• Experience in pharmacy and knowledge of drug names is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution duties and maintain inventory in Pyxis medstations.
• Assist in prescription filling and IV sterile compounding.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Customer Service Skills

IV Preparation

Computer Order Entry

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

CA Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB Certification

2 Years of Pharmacy Experience

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
direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, when assigned to an inpatient
practice area, performs those repetitive and manipulative activities which
primarily consist of drug distribution duties, pre-packaging, maintaining the
inventory in the Pyxis medstations (filling the medstation daily, checking for
outdates), IV sterile compounding, record keeping (refrigerator
temperature logs and hood cleaning), billing, housekeeping and security
functions. Additionally, you will assist in all technical aspects of
prescription filling and dispensing activities, and do other duties as assigned
by the pharmacist.

UCLA
Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and
dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and
other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles as well as the David
Geffen School of Medicine. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we
have become Los Angeles' trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient
care. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your
career, UCan at UCLA Health.

Schedule: varied hours between 5:00am and 8:00pm, depending on
department needs

Hourly
Salary Rate: $35.20 (Standard Per Diem Rate)

Bargaining
Unit: EX - AFSCME

Qualifications

• CA Pharmacy Technician
  license - Required.


• 2 years of pharmacy
  experience - preferred.


• PTCB certification -
  preferred


• Ability to accurately perform
  pharmaceutical calculations.


• Knowledge of pharmaceutical
  generic and trade names and their dosage forms, and the ability to
  cross-reference the most common drugs from memory.


• Knowledge of medical
  terminology and pharmaceutical abbreviations.


• Good customer service skills


• Skill in preparing
  intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.


• Ability to work independently
  and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision.


• Skill in computer order entry
  of medication orders as well as other related computer entry tasks and
  computer report generation.


• Telephone and verbal skills
  required to communicate clearly and effectively with pharmacists, nurses,
  physicians and other allied health professionals.


• Ability to lift 25 lbs and
  push 50 lbs


• Ability to frequently stand,
  walk and sit based on job duties.