Pharmacy Technician II-Per Diem (Outpatient-Corona CHC Pharmacy)

County of Riverside, California

Corona, CA

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LOCATION
Corona, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Pharmacy Technician II-Per Diem (Outpatient-Corona CHC Pharmacy)

Salary

$31.44 Hourly

Location

Corona

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

26-13413-03

Department

RUHS-Medical Center

Opening Date

06/04/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 11:30 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

100

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's RUHS Department is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II - Per Diem to support the Outpatient CHC Pharmacy in Corona. This position may require travel between the Medical Center and Riverside Neighborhood locations as needed to support operational requirements.

Under the direction of the pharmacist staff, incumbents assigned to this class are responsible to help 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.

Per Diem classifications are distinguished from regular classes in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Per Diem work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an as needed basis.

Desired Qualification: Bilingual in Spanish (preferred).

Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview. Tentative 4/10 - Day Shift

Work Address: 2813 S. Main St., Corona, CA 92882

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

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Examples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)

  • Process new prescriptions and/or medication orders.
  • Prefill prescriptions/medication orders.
  • Using Sterile Technique, compound IVs, TPNs 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

Recruiting Guidelines

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.

Supplemental Information

Other Requirements

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

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment.)

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org or 951-955-5893. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans 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 spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans 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

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.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.

If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.

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.

01

Do you possess a valid, current certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please provide your valid California Pharmacy Technician license number below:

03

How many years of experience do you possess as a Pharmacy Technician in a health care facility or community pharmacy?

  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

04

What is your Spanish bilingual level?

  • I am not bilingual in Spanish
  • I speak Spanish, but cannot read or write.
  • I can speak, read and write in Spanish.

05

How many years of work experience do you have using EPIC Electronic Medical Records software?

  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

06

I understand that this position may require working weekend and evening shifts.

  • Yes
  • No

07

I understand that this position requires a flexible schedule.

  • Yes
  • No

08

Are you a current regular, temporary, or per diem employee with Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?

  • Yes
  • No

09

Are you currently working on a contract assignment or through a registry agency at Riverside University Health System (RUHS)? If you answered "Yes," please be advised that current travel or registry staff are not eligible for hire while under contract at RUHS.

  • Yes
  • No

10

How many years of experience do you have processing prescription orders, medication requests, or pharmacy-related documentation?

  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

11

How many years of experience do you have providing customer service to patients in a pharmacy, hospital, clinic, or healthcare setting?

  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

12

How many years of experience do you have handling pharmacy inventory, medication stocking, replenishment, or inventory control?

  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

13

How many years of experience do you have processing prescription insurance claims, prior authorizations, or resolving third-party billing issues in a pharmacy setting?

  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

14

How many years of experience do you have working in a Pharmacy Retail Department?

  • None
  • Less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years or more

Required Question

Employer County of Riverside

Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569

4080 Lemon St., 7th floor

Riverside, California, 92502-1569

Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information

Website http://www.rc-hr.com

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