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Per Diem Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

2+ years
$35.20–$41.87 /hr
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: Per Diem Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary Range:

  • Pharmacy Technician I Per Diem: $35.20/hr (Less than 2 years of experience)

  • Pharmacy Technician II Per Diem: $41.87/hr (2+ years of experience)

Employment Type: Per Diem (Staff)
Work Mode: On-site
Work Hours: Varied shifts, including weekends and holidays


Job Summary:

UCLA Health is seeking a skilled Per Diem Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy operations in Los Angeles. In this on-site role, you’ll work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assisting with inpatient drug distribution, Pyxis inventory, IV and chemotherapy compounding, and other technical functions. This is a great opportunity for pharmacy professionals looking for flexible work in a leading healthcare institution.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with medication distribution and drug preparation activities

  • Perform IV and chemotherapy sterile compounding

  • Manage Pyxis medstation inventory and daily restocking

  • Maintain accurate logs, billing records, and documentation

  • Pre-pack medications and conduct expiration checks

  • Support security and housekeeping functions within the pharmacy


Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Valid California Pharmacy Technician license required

  • Tech I: Less than 2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience

  • Tech II: 2+ years of inpatient pharmacy experience

  • Knowledge of sterile compounding techniques and safety standards

  • Familiarity with Pyxis or other automated dispensing systems

  • Ability to follow detailed protocols in a high-volume hospital setting

  • Availability to work weekends and holidays as needed


Perks & Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly pay: $35.20–$41.87 depending on experience

  • Flexible per diem scheduling

  • Exposure to high-acuity inpatient pharmacy operations

  • Work within a top-ranked academic medical center

  • Opportunity to support oncology and critical care teams


Company Description:

UCLA Health is a nationally recognized healthcare system with four award-winning hospitals and over 270 outpatient sites across Southern California. Affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Health is a leader in advanced medical care, research, and professional development.


Work Mode: On-site (Los Angeles, CA)


Call to Action:

If you’re a certified pharmacy technician seeking flexible, high-impact work in a premier healthcare system, apply now to join UCLA Health as a Per Diem Inpatient Pharmacy Technician and elevate your career in hospital pharmacy.