Pharmacy Technician - OR

Uclahealthcareers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations. Under supervision, you will assist in drug distribution, pre-packaging, maintain Pyxis inventory, and perform environmental monitoring tasks. You may mentor staff and ensure pharmacy security and safety standards.

Schedule varies by department with potential weekends and holidays. Hourly pay ranges from $29.56 to $42.46, reflecting experience levels as Technician I or II within the EX - AFSCME bargaining unit.

Responsibilities

• Perform drug distribution and pre-packaging under supervision.
• Maintain Pyxis med stations inventory and monitor expirations.
• Document environmental monitoring tasks and maintain pharmacy safety standards.

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, you will perform those repetitive and manipulative activities which primarily consist of drug distribution,pre-packaging, maintaining the inventory in the Pyxis med stations (e.g., filling the med station daily, checking for outdates, troubleshooting issues), environmental monitoring and documentation (e.g., refrigerator/freezer temperatures, sterile room humidity and pressures, IV hood cleaning), billing, departmental and workstation housekeeping and maintaining Pharmacy security and safety standards. You may mentor, train and orient newly hired technicians, interns, support staff and modified duty employees assigned to inpatient Pharmacy.

Schedule: Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Hourly Salary Range: $29.56-$42.46

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

Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME