What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician position at University of California - Los Angeles Health?
Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Continuously elevate quality of care within an award winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life changing difference. At UCLA Health outpatient pharmacy, you can do all this and more.
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 authorization, TARs SARs, Mailout process, medication reconciliation and other duties as assigned.
Pharmacy Technician I (9283): Less than 2 years of experience
Pharmacy Technician II (9282): Equal to or more than 2 years of experience
Schedule: Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays
Hourly Salary Range: $26.55 - $38.13 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience)
Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME
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
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.
Salary : $27 - $38
