Pharmacy Technician II- Per Diem - CHS Pharmacy

Riverside County, CA; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) Plan

Job summary

Riverside County RUHS-Medical Center in Moreno Valley is seeking four 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 supervision of pharmacists, technicians assist in medication preparation and distribution, handle prescriptions, and support IV compounding and inventory control. Shifts include 5/8s and 4/10s within 5:00 AM–7:30 PM; weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare or community pharmacy.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course per 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.

Education

Pharmacy Technician training course (California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements)

Job description

Salary : $65,395.20 Annually

Location : Moreno Valley

Job Type: Per-Diem

Job Number: 26-13413-05

Department: RUHS-Medical Center

Division: CHS Pharmacy

Opening Date: 09/14/2026

Closing Date: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Medical Center is seeking four 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.

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

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

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.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

TMP

Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.