Pharmacy Technician – Investigational Drugs

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health seeks a passionate Pharmacy Technician to support drug distribution and sterile compounding under a registered pharmacist. The role requires flexibility in scheduling across multiple UCLA Health locations. Ideal for those eager to improve lives and grow their careers in a renowned health system.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution duties and maintain Pyxis medstations.
• IV and chemotherapy sterile compounding.
• Record keeping and inventory management.

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 direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, performs activities primarily related to drug distribution duties, pre-packaging, maintaining inventory in the Pyxis medstations (filling the medstation daily, checking for outdates), IV and chemotherapy sterile compounding, record keeping (refrigerator temperature logs and hood cleaning), billing, housekeeping, and security functions.

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and numerous 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. Our outstanding team contributes to UCLA’s reputation as Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care. If you’re seeking greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, consider joining UCLA Health.

Schedule: Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays. Must be able to travel to multiple UCLA Health sites.

Hourly Salary Range: $26.55 – $38.13 (Union represented, step-based salary depending on years of experience)

Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME

Position Levels:

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