Pharmacy Technician II- Per Diem - CHS Pharmacy

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The County of Riverside RUHS-Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician II for the Correctional Health Services – Pharmacy, based in Moreno Valley with travel to various correctional facilities. Under pharmacist supervision, you’ll assist in preparing and dispensing medications and processing orders.

This journey-level role requires ability to stand long periods and lift up to 50 pounds, with experience in high-volume retail/outpatient settings and knowledge of medical billing

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare or community pharmacy.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course in accordance with the California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements.
• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Prescription processing

Sterile technique

Inventory management

Patient communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician training program

Job description

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician II positions for the Correctional Health Services - Pharmacy, located in Moreno Valley and traveling to various Correctional Health Facilities. Under the direction of the pharmacist staff, incumbents assigned to this class are responsible for assisting 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. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The most competitive candidates will have experience working in high-volume retail and outpatient pharmacy settings, along with a strong understanding of medical billing practices and coding.

Work Schedule

Various shifts are available, including 5/8s and 4/10s, scheduled within pharmacy operating hours of 5:00 AM-7:30 PM. Weekend availability is required.

Shift Schedule Premium Differentials

Employees working 2 or 3 shifts per pay period will receive a 2% premium, and those working 4 or more shifts will receive a 5% premium.

Meet the Team!

RUHS Correctional Health provides healthcare and behavioral health services across Riverside County's adult correctional facilities, in partnership with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, as well as the County's juvenile detention facilities operated by the Riverside County Probation Department. Nationally accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), the department upholds a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

If you are passionate about making a difference in correctional health and helping individuals on their path to recovery and reintegration, RUHS Correctional Health is the place for you.

Find out more about RUHS by visiting www.ruhealth.org

• 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.

Experience

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

Education

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

License/Certificate

Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the recruiter, Stephanie Luna at 951-486-5452 or [e-mail].