What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at UCLA Health?
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 general supervision of the pharmacy supervisor/pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician or Hospital Lab Technician II (HLT II) assists in all activities required for ensuring patient access to medications. Major duties include processing of prescriptions, preparation of medications, prior authorization, financial assistance, refill authorizations, medication preparation and patient outreach within applicable policies, procedures and regulations
At UCLA Health, our passion for leveraging state-of-the-art technology to support world-class patient care has enabled us to become an internationally 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: varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays
Hourly Salary Range: $34.41–45.38 (Union represented, step-based salary depending on years of experience)
Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME
Qualifications
We’re seeking a strong pharmacy technician with:
- Pharmacy Technician License in the State of California in good standing
- Available to work various shifts and locations including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Ability to speak with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain information and explain procedures.
- Typing skill to prepare prescription labels with speed and accuracy.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow technicians, pharmacists, volunteers and individuals in other work areas, and in a high volume under the stress of frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
- Skill in performing repetitive work according to set procedures and sequence.
- Strong communication, organizational, prioritizing, and follow-through skills
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000