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Float Pharmacy Technician Lead - Oncology, Various Locations (Santa Monica Home Base)

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Santa Monica
Sep 16, 2025
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 the Float Pharmacy Technician Lead, and under the guidance of the Pharmacy Tech Supervisor, you will build on the core responsibilities of an HLT II while taking on expanded leadership and collaboration opportunities. In this role you will: Provide site coverage as needed. Train and mentor staff and instruct nurses in safe hazardous drug handling. Beyond daily operations, you will help shape the future of the pharmacy program by evaluating services to reduce waste, enhance quality and safety, and driving the Department's expanding role in patient care. At UCLA Health, our passion for leveraging state-of-the-art technology to support world-class patient care has enabled us to become an internationally renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We're also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you're looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health. Schedule: Monday-Friday 0830-1730; Varied Shifts (60 min lunch); this role will require you to float and travel to multiple locations Hourly Salary Range: $36.67 - $48.39 (Union represented, step-based salary depending on years of experience) Bargaining Unit: EX - AFSCME Qualifications We're seeking a strong pharmacy technician with: California Pharmacy Technician License Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceutical abbreviations Knowledge of metric and apothecary units. Knowledge of pharmaceutical generic and trade names and dosage forms Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations Competency in Care Connect, Microsoft Office, LYNX, EPIC/BEACON Ability to interpret prescriptions, convert units, measure and prepare prescriptions, IV solutions, and IV medication Proficiency in aseptic technique, handling, preparation, and disposal of hazardous drugs Ability to conduct critical evaluation of procedures to ensure quality and effect positive change Ability to train, mentor, and serve as resource for other staff Ability to conduct site visits to provide training and conduct quality control assessments Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work independently Able to demonstrate professional, ethical, constructive, positive conduct Available transportation to commute between Hem/Onc offices for float coverage