Pharmacy Technician - HLT

Overview

Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule
: varied hours and shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Posted Date
: 10/09/2025

Salary Range
: $34.41 - 45.38 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration
:
Indefinite

Job #: 22638

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!

Under the general supervision of the pharmacy supervisor/pharmacist, the Hospital Lab Technician II (HLT II) assists in all activities required for ensuring patient access to medications. Major duties include processing of prescriptions, preparation of medications, prior authorization, financial assistance, refill authorizations, medication preparation and patient outreach within applicable policies, procedures and regulations.

Schedule
:
Varied hours, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Hourly Salary Range
: $32.77 – 43.22 (Union represented, step based salary depending on years of experience)

Bargaining Unit
: EX - AFSCME

We’re seeking a strong pharmacy technician with:

• Pharmacy Technician License in the State of California in good standing
• Available to work various shifts and locations including nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to speak with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds to obtain information and explain procedures.
• Typing skill to prepare prescription labels with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow technicians, pharmacists, volunteers and individuals in other work areas, and in a high volume under the stress of frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
• Skill in performing repetitive work according to set procedures and sequence.
• Strong communication, organizational, prioritizing, and follow-through skills

UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers, and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected center of medical learning and research. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become Los Angeles’ trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care.

If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, you can at UCLA Health.