Float Pharmacy Technician - Oncology, Los Angeles (Various Locations)

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Santa Monica
Feb 12, 2025
Description Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Tech Supervisor, Assistant Director of Infusion and Hem/Onc Pharmacy Services, Clinic MSO, and HLT III, the Pharmacy Technician II (Float) plays a vital role in supporting ambulatory patient care. The role involves preparing sterile products, including chemotherapy, investigational drugs, biologicals, and prescriptions, as well as maintaining inventory and workspace by ensuring proper organization and timely ordering of supplies. Additional responsibilities include assisting with medication prior authorizations and patient assistance programs, managing refill requests and patient-related communications, and performing tasks assigned by pharmacy management to support operational excellence. Schedule:Varied shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays. This role will require you to float and travel to multiple locations. Hourly Salary Range: $32.77 - 43.22(Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience) Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME Qualifications * California Pharmacy Technician License * Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceutical abbreviations. * Knowledge of metric and apothecary systems units to be able to read prescriptions, convert units when necessary and measure products as appropriate. * Knowledge of pharmaceutical generic/trade names and dosage forms. * Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations. * Ability to accurately count units of product needed to complete an order. * Ability to accurately select correct product needed to complete an order including product, strength, quantity, and manufacturer. * Skill in operating data-entry keyboard for data entry and retrieval on computer system. * Skill to prepare prescription label with speed and accuracy. * Skill in preparing intravenous solutions using aseptic technique. * Ability to determine appropriate syringe, set, needle etc., to use for compounding IV solutions. * Knowledge of cytotoxic drug therapy handling/preparation and disposal requirements. * Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with supervision. * Skill in interacting effectively, respectfully, and diplomatically with the public and with co-workers. * Telephone and verbal skills to communicate clearly and effectively. * Ability to perform and document quality control and cleaning procedures on pharmacy equipment. * Ability to interpret medical information required to perform prior authorizations. * Ability to interpret medical information required to perform patient assistance. * Ability to interpret medical information required to perform refill authorizations. * Ability to maintain drug inventory and usage log and order drugs as needed to maintain an appropriate supply on hand. * Able to retrieve, interpret, and utilize department policies and procedures effectively. * Ability to provide own transportation to travel to assigned community practices for float coverage. * Experience preparing chemotherapy solutions.