Float Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Full Time) - UCLA West Valley MedicalCenter

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, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient inpatient pharmacy operations. Your responsibilities include accurately distributing and pre-packaging medications, maintaining and restocking Pyxis medstations, and monitoring inventory for quality and safety. You'll also support compliance through detailed record-keeping (refrigerator temperature logs and hood cleaning), ensure accurate billing, and help maintain a secure, well-organized pharmacy environment. At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-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 shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays.You will be required to float to multiple areas within the Pharmacy department. Hourly Salary Range: $29.56 - $42.46 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience) Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME Pharmacy Technician I (9283): Less than 2 years of experience Pharmacy Technician II (9282): Equal to or more than 2 years of experience Qualifications We're seeking a dedicated clinical professional with: CA Pharmacy Technician license (required) 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. Skill in preparing intravenous solutions using aseptic techniques. 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 compound chemotherapy solution utilizing departmental guidelines for the preparation/distribution of cytotoxic agents. Ability to lift 25 lbs and push 50 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California