Supervising Pharmacy Technician - CHS Pharmacy

County of Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside's RUHS Correctional Health in Moreno Valley is seeking a Supervising Pharmacy Technician to oversee day-to-day operations, supervise technicians and trainees, and support the Pharmacy Director.

The role requires several years in high-volume pharmacy settings, familiarity with correctional systems (CIPS, TechCare, PARATA), and scheduling across shifts; travel to facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course per CA Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Five years as a pharmacy technician in healthcare or community pharmacy with leadership experience.
• Valid California Pharmacy Technician registration certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise distributive pharmacy services and oversee medication processing under a pharmacist.
• Manage technician scheduling and staff assignments; supervise trainees and support staff.
• conduct staff development and assess competency.
• participate in policy development and workflow improvements.
• assist in inventory control and utilization reporting.
• collaborate across departments to ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician training

Tools

CIPS

TechCare

PARATA

Job description

About The Position

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS)-Medical Center is seeking a Supervising Pharmacy Technician for the Correctional Health Services - Pharmacy, located in Moreno Valley and traveling to various Correctional Health Facilities.

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Director or designee, incumbents are responsible for the supervision, staff development and assessment of staff competency for Pharmacy Technicians, trainees and support staff; manage daily scheduling of technicians and support staff duty assignments; provide administrative and technical support; aid in resource allocation; perform investigation and review of medication use processes; participate in quality assurance activities; performs other related duties as required.

The Supervising Pharmacy Technician is the supervisory level classification in the Pharmacy Technician series and reports to the Pharmacy Director, Assistant Pharmacy Director or the Supervising Clinical Pharmacist. This class is characterized by the responsibility of oversight of the day‑to‑day operations of a key function to a department. Incumbents may participate in the employee selection process, training, coaching, and mentoring of employees.

The Supervising Pharmacy Technician differs from the subordinate technicians in that they have more experience working as a pharmacy technician, functions in a supervisory role over the other technicians and trainees and provides administrative and technical support.

The most competitive candidates will have previous experience in high-volume retail and outpatient pharmacy settings and prior experience with correctional pharmacy systems such as CIPS, TechCare, and PARATA.

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 www.ruhealth.org

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Responsible for and/or manage distributive pharmacy services which includes prescription and medication order processing, storage, preparing, and dispensing throughout the Medical Center under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist in control of the inventory by performing maintenance functions, able to support procurement, technology and hardware including automated dispensing cabinets, and able to monitor inventory utilization reports.
• Supervise the activities of technicians, assistants and trainees; resolve issues arising from personnel; intervene as necessary to correct behavior and resolve employee conflicts.
• Facilitate the resolution of issues arising from pharmacy operations; support inter-departmental and intra-departmental work.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Participate in the development of workflow and schedule as requested; manage duty assignments.
• Work with Supervisors to identify areas of improvement and solutions through integration of Pharmacy resources.
• Responsible for staff development and assessment of staff competency for technicians and support staff.
• Participate on departmental and inter-departmental committees.
• Work with other members of the Medical Center to ensure a cooperative work environment.
• Act as a role model to all staff.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Five years as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare facility or community pharmacy of which two years must have been in a lead/leadership role.

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

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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

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 ( 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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