What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy Technician position at UCLA Health System?
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 direction of the staff pharmacist and pharmacy supervisor, the Pharmacy technician assists in all technical aspects of prescription filling and dispensing activities, within the scope of their license. Duties include processing, filling and dispensing prescriptions as well as inventory management, medication delivery at bedside, prior authorizatio n , Mailout process, medication reconciliation and other duties as assigned.
Schedule: Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays
Hourly Salary Range: $29.56–$42.46 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience)
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
Qualifications We’re seeking a dedicated professional with:
California Pharmacy Technician License
Ability to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision
Customer service, and problem solving skills
Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical abbreviations, pharmaceutical generic/trade names and their dosage forms, and the ability to cross-reference common drugs from memory
Intense and consistent concentration with attention to detail, and requires speed and accuracy
Telephone and verbal skills required to communicate clearly and effectively with pharmacists, nurses, physicians and other allied health professionals
Ability to frequently required to stand, sit, and walk
Ability to lift 25 lbs and push 50 lbs
$32.16-42.46 Hourly Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays
Salary : $30 - $42