Carmel, Indiana
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Posted: 02-Feb-25
Location: Santa Monica, California
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Internal Number: 146064699
Play a key role in the delivery of world-class patient care. Continuously elevate quality of care within an award winning health system. Leverage your expertise to make a life changing difference. At UCLA Health pharmacy, you can do all this and more.
The Medication Reconciliation Technician prepares detailed home medication lists utilizing a variety of tools. Duties include review of medical records for previous medication history, interview with patients and/or family members, communication with physician offices and/or pharmacies, and entry of medication information into the electronic medical record. Position may also assist pharmacy with day-to-day dispensing activities and record maintenance when needed. Works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, practicing under the scope of State and Federal laws and statutes. Works as part of a larger care team based outside the pharmacy, primarily in the Emergency Department.
Schedule: varied shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays
Hourly Salary Range: $34.30 - 45.28 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience)
Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME
CA Pharmacy Technician license - Required.
2 years of inpatient pharmacy experience - Highly preferred.
Ability to accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical generic and trade names and their dosage forms, and the ability to cross-reference the most common drugs from memory.
Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceutical abbreviations.
Skill in preparing intravenous solutions using aseptic technique.
Ability to work independently and follow-through on assignments with minimal supervision.
Skill in computer order entry of medication orders as well as other related computer entry tasks and computer report generation.
Telephone and verbal skills required to communicate clearly and effectively with pharmacists, nurses, physicians and other allied health professionals.
Ability to compound chemotherapy solution utilizing departmental guidelines for the preparation/distribution of cytotoxic agents.
Ability to lift 25 lbs and push 50 lbs
