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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

2+ years
$30.32–$40.04 per hour
10 July 3, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary Range: $30.32–$40.04 per hour (Union, step-based salary)
Work Mode: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time, Career Staff


Job Summary:

UCLA Health is hiring an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy operations across its award-winning hospitals in Los Angeles. As part of the pharmacy team, you will assist in drug distribution, sterile compounding, and Pyxis inventory management under the direct supervision of registered pharmacists. This role offers career growth and hands-on exposure in a premier inpatient healthcare setting.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with drug distribution and inpatient medication management

  • Pre-package medications and maintain medication inventories

  • Fill and manage Pyxis medstation units daily

  • Perform sterile IV and chemotherapy compounding

  • Maintain regulatory documentation including refrigerator temperature logs and hood cleaning

  • Handle pharmacy billing, housekeeping, and security-related functions


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Active California Pharmacy Technician license

  • Pharmacy Technician I: Less than 2 years of experience

  • Pharmacy Technician II: Minimum 2 years of inpatient experience

  • Knowledge of IV sterile compounding and chemotherapy preparation

  • Experience with automated medication systems (e.g., Pyxis) preferred

  • Attention to detail and ability to follow protocol in a fast-paced environment

  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay ranging from $30.32 to $40.04

  • Union-represented role with career progression opportunities

  • Work in a world-class academic medical center

  • Exposure to oncology and inpatient pharmacy operations

  • Supportive team culture and ongoing training opportunities


Company Description:

UCLA Health is one of the top-ranked academic health systems in the U.S., with four nationally recognized hospitals and over 270 clinics across Southern California. As part of the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Health leads in patient care, research, and pharmacy innovation.


Work Mode: On-site, Los Angeles, CA (multiple locations based on department needs)


Call-to-Action:

Ready to grow your career in hospital pharmacy? Apply now to join UCLA Health as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician and make a real impact on patient care in Los Angeles.