Pharmacy Technician II - Retail Pharmacy

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside's RUHS - MC Pharmacy Department in Moreno Valley seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to assist in preparation and distribution of medications under pharmacist supervision. This journey-level role requires at least one year of pharmacy technician experience in a healthcare facility or community pharmacy.

Bilingual ability is preferred but not required. Work schedule is 4/10 with rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.

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.
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process new prescriptions and/or medication orders.
• Prefill prescriptions/medication orders.
• File prescriptions/medication orders as needed.
• Process billing.
• Assist in control of the inventory.
• Work with other members of the clinic 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

Pharmacy experience

Education

Pharmacy Technician training course

California State Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

About The Position

The County of Riverside’s RUHS - MC Pharmacy Department is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for the MSC Retail Pharmacy Department, located in Moreno valley.

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.

The most competitive candidates will possess at least one year of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare facility or community pharmacy. Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not required.

Work Schedule: 4/10 - rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Meet the Team!

Riverside University Health System provides a wide range of primary and specialty care services across 13 Community Health Centers (CHCs) throughout Riverside County. As federally qualified health centers, the CHCs operate on a sliding fee scale to ensure that some of the county’s most vulnerable populations receive the care they need.

Whether it’s preventive care, chronic disease management, Express Care, Mobile Health, or integrated specialty and behavioral health services, our teams are made up of dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

If you’re committed to delivering compassionate care and eager to join a team that truly values community, connection, and making a meaningful difference, RUHS is the place for you!

Learn more about our Community Health Centers by visiting www.ruhealth.org

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Process new prescriptions and/or medication orders.
• Prefill prescriptions/medication orders.
• File prescriptions/medication orders as needed.
• Process billing.
• Assist in control of the inventory.
• Work with other members of the clinic 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: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

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: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time.

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 (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

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.

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