Pharmacy Technician I/II - Per Diem

Full Job Description

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Pharmacy is seeking to fill a Per Diem Pharmacy Technician I/II position for their Outpatient division in Moreno Valley.

Under direct supervision, helps in the preparation and distribution of medications at Riverside County pharmacies and performs other related duties as required. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required. The most competive candidates will possess at least one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician ina healthcare or community pharmacy..

Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits and work assignments may be on a flexible work hour schedule.



Work Schedule: 4/10 hour shifts with every other weekend off.

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 www.ruhealth.org

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician I - Per Diem:

Recruiting Guidelines

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

Experience: None required.

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; dispensing of legend and non-legend pharmaceuticals and poisons.

Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively; input information quickly and accurately into computer systems; retrieve and process patient and medication information; work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers; organize and manage routine and new responsibilities; provide quality pharmaceutical care.

Other Requirements

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

Pharmacy Technician II - Per Diem:

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.

Other Requirements

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

Additional Information

Application Status

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For questions regarding this recruitment

please contact Denise DeCamp at 951-955-0196, or ddecamp@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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