• Float Regulatory Pharmacy Technician

    UCLA Health (Los Angeles, CA)


    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!

     

    As a

    Float Regulatory Pharmacy Technician, you will support the UCLA Health by

    performing a broad range of complex, high-level pharmacy technician duties. In

    this pivotal float role, you will contribute across multiple sites, providing

    training, mentoring, and technical oversight to pharmacy staff. You will play a

    key part in onboarding new employees, conducting quality control audits, and

    participating in interviews and hiring processes. Your ability to evaluate

     

    services, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement safe,

     

    high-quality practices will directly support departmental growth and patient

     

    care excellence.

     

    You will

    also serve as a resource to nursing and provider teams, hazardous drug

    handling, controlled substances, medication waste documentation. Your scope

    will include sterile and hazardous drug preparation, regulatory documentation,

    and process improvement initiatives. With active involvement in program

     

    development and policy design, this role offers an opportunity to lead and

     

    innovate as part of a collaborative and mission-driven team.

    Schedule:

    Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays.

     

    You must be able to travel to multiple UCLA Health locations.

    Hourly

    Salary Range: $34.92 - $46.09 (Union represented; step-based salary depending

     

    on years of experience)

     

    Bargaining

     

    Unit: EX - AFSCME

    Qualifications

    + Required: Active California Pharmacy Technician License

    + At least 2 years of IV sterile compounding experience, preferably with hazardous drug preparation using aseptic technique

    + Ability to travel between multiple UCLA Health Hem/Onc sites

    + Strong ability to train, mentor, and provide technical oversight of other pharmacy technicians

    + Experience with glove fingertip and media fill testing

    + Experience in program implementation, quality improvement, and evaluating pharmacy services

    + Ability to perform accurate pharmaceutical calculations and review documentation for compliance and waste reduction

    + Proficiency with Care Connect (EPIC), LYNX, Microsoft Office, and other pharmacy-related systems

    + Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with providers, pharmacists, and clinical teams

    + Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities with minimal supervision

    + Physical ability to lift 25 lbs and push 50 lbs; frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching

    + Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices

    + Reliable transportation and flexibility to float between locations based on staffing needs

     

    UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.