Pharmacy Technician II-Per Diem (Outpatient-Corona CHC Pharmacy)

The County of Riverside's RUHS Department is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Per Diem to support the Outpatient CHC Pharmacy in Corona. This position may require travel between the Medical Center and Riverside Neighborhood locations as needed to support operational requirements.

Under the direction of the pharmacist staff, incumbents assigned to this class are responsible to help in the preparation and distribution of medications; and to do other related work as required.

This is the journey level class in the Pharmacy Technician series. Under the guidance and supervision of the pharmacists, the technicians are responsible for the majority of the medication distribution and processing of prescriptions and medication orders.

Per Diem classifications are distinguished from regular classes in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Per Diem work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an as needed basis.

Desired Qualification: Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).

Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview. Tentative 4/10 - Day Shift

Work Address : 2813 S. Main St., Corona, CA 92882

Meet the Team!
Founded in 1893, Riverside University Health System Medical Center has grown into a cornerstone of healthcare excellence and medical education in the region. Our highly skilled healthcare professionals and dedicated support staff are committed to delivering exceptional, state-of-the-art care to the diverse populations of Riverside County.

Located in Moreno Valley, our 439-bed Medical Center is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, and the county's only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and helping others, RUHS Medical Center is the place for you!

For more information about RUHS Medical Center, please visit of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)
• Process new prescriptions and/or medication orders.

• Prefill prescriptions/medication orders.

• Using Sterile Technique, compound IV's, TPN's and Chemotherapy agents for dispensing as needed.

• File prescriptions/medication orders as needed.

• Fill medication cassettes.

• Process billing.

• Fill PYXIS dispensing machines.

• Assist in control of the inventory.

• Work with other members of the hospital to ensure a cooperative work environment.

• Assist in the training and education of pharmacy technician students and pharmacist interns.

• Provide input and guidance to management and staff as needed.

• Work on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.Recruiting Guidelines

Education: Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course in accordance with the California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements.

Experience: One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare or community pharmacy.

Knowledge of: Good customer (physicians, nurses, and patients) service; professional standards and practices; Federal, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission and DHS laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to patient care, and dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively; input information quickly and accurately into our computer systems; retrieve and process patient and medication information; work cooperatively with other staff and health care providers; organize, and manage routine and new responsibilities; provide quality pharmaceutical care.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Anay Sanchez at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.