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Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

2+ years
$26.55 – $38.13 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

 

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range: $26.55 – $38.13 per hour (step-based based on experience)
Work Mode: On-site, Varied Shifts (including weekends and holidays)
Employment Type: Full-time, Staff-Career


Job Summary

UCLA Health is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support hospital pharmacy operations by managing drug distribution, Pyxis medstation inventory, sterile compounding, and related inpatient pharmaceutical activities. If you have a passion for patient care and hands-on experience in sterile preparation and inventory management, join a nationally ranked healthcare system delivering excellence in clinical services and innovation.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support drug distribution in inpatient settings under pharmacist supervision

  • Perform sterile IV and chemotherapy compounding

  • Replenish and audit Pyxis medstation inventory daily

  • Maintain logs for refrigerator temperatures, hood cleaning, and medication preparation

  • Handle packaging, labeling, billing, and housekeeping duties

  • Ensure medication security and accurate documentation

  • Rotate through different pharmacy areas based on departmental needs


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Active Pharmacy Technician License (California)

  • Pharmacy Technician I: Less than 2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience

  • Pharmacy Technician II: 2+ years of inpatient pharmacy experience

  • Proficiency in sterile compounding techniques and hospital pharmacy workflows

  • Familiarity with Pyxis or similar automated dispensing systems

  • Strong organizational, communication, and record-keeping skills

  • Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays

  • Union classification: AFSCME – EX


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage: $26.55 – $38.13, union-based salary structure

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holiday pay

  • Retirement savings and financial wellness programs

  • On-the-job training and advancement opportunities

  • Work in one of the nation’s top academic medical centers


About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a globally recognized healthcare system with four award-winning hospitals and over 270 outpatient clinics across Southern California. Backed by the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Health delivers leading-edge care, research, and education, setting the standard for healthcare excellence. Join a team dedicated to patient-centered care, innovation, and collaboration.


Work Mode

On-site – Varied shifts depending on departmental needs, including weekends and holidays.


Apply Now

If you're ready to make a difference in patient care and grow your pharmacy career in a top-tier health system, apply today to become part of the UCLA Health team.