Job Description
The County of Riverside's RUHS-Medical Center is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician III to join the Ambulatory Pharmacy Division in Moreno Valley. This recruitment is open to current County Employees Only.
Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible in supporting and participating in the medication management process including procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and monitoring of medications; performs other related duties as required. The Pharmacy Technician III is the advanced journey level classification in the Pharmacy Technician series and reports to a Pharmacist or Supervising Pharmacy Technician. Incumbents perform the more difficult assignments, duties and roles which require additional trainings beyond operations, as well as act as shift leads, participate in staff education and perform training duties. Under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacists, the Technicians are responsible for the majority of the medication preparation and distribution, and processing of prescriptions and medication orders. The Pharmacy Technician III is distinguished from the Supervising Pharmacy Technician in that the latter provides full scope supervision to staff and supervises the day-to-day operation. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
The Pharmacy Technician will play a key role in supporting patient access to specialty medications by processing and submitting prior authorizations, following up with payers to expedite approvals, and assisting patients in navigating manufacturer and assistance programs. This role supports ambulatory care clinic operations through patient management activities such as medication adherence outreach, refill reminders, care coordination, and communication with healthcare providers. Responsibilities also include accurately entering and updating patient information, medication orders, and insurance details in the EHR; managing medication inventory through ordering, receiving, storing, and monitoring for expired or recalled products; and supporting medication reconciliation by gathering and verifying medication histories. The technician will maintain compliance with clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and safety standards while collaborating closely with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure seamless continuity of care. Candidates must be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of California and have at least two years of retail pharmacy experience or one year of medication prior authorization experience. Spanish-speaking applicants are preferred.
Work Schedule: Tentative day shift on a 5/8 schedule; final schedule to be discussed during the interview.
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.orgExamples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)
• Perform all essential duties of a Pharmacy Technician.
• Provide input and guidance to management and staff as needed.
• Work on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.
• Participate and support performance improvement activities; maintain quality assurance data and contribute to the quality assurance processes.
• Generate reports and analyses pertaining to particular area of practice.
• Assist the Clinical Pharmacist in daily tasks; work under written protocol or collaborative practices.
• Perform complex duties independently.
• Able to utilize databases and systems pertaining to area of work.
• Engage with other members of the healthcare team and customers to facilitate patient care needs.
• Train new staff; participate in ongoing evaluation of staff competency.
• Serve as a lead and direct the activities of technicians, trainees and students.
• Problem solve daily obstacles, e.g., related to staffing, workflow operations, communication, and de-escalation.
• Contribute to improvements in procedure or workflow; participate in the development and revision of policy and procedures.Recruiting Guidelines
Education: Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course in accordance with the California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements.
Experience: Three years as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare facility or community pharmacy.
Knowledge of: And thorough understanding of drug categories, metric system, pharmaceutical calculations, and medical terminology; generic and brand names, and understand the use restrictions that apply; drug distribution systems; quality assurance and continuous quality improvement; excellent 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; pharmacy systems databases and equipment; department and hospital policies and procedures pertinent to pharmacy practice.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal format to clearly and concisely provide information; recognize and deal with priorities in a fast paced, high workflow environment; possess decision making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action, and to recognize when it is appropriate to escalate; retrieve and process patient and medication information; work with the staff and function as a model for them; work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers; organize and manage routine and new responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements
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.For questions regarding this recruitment, Please contact at Anay Sanchez at anasanchez@rivco.org or 951.955.5893. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
Under general supervision, incumbents are responsible in supporting and participating in the medication management process including procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and monitoring of medications; performs other related duties as required. The Pharmacy Technician III is the advanced journey level classification in the Pharmacy Technician series and reports to a Pharmacist or Supervising Pharmacy Technician. Incumbents perform the more difficult assignments, duties and roles which require additional trainings beyond operations, as well as act as shift leads, participate in staff education and perform training duties. Under the guidance and supervision of the Pharmacists, the Technicians are responsible for the majority of the medication preparation and distribution, and processing of prescriptions and medication orders. The Pharmacy Technician III is distinguished from the Supervising Pharmacy Technician in that the latter provides full scope supervision to staff and supervises the day-to-day operation. Advancement to the next level is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.
The Pharmacy Technician will play a key role in supporting patient access to specialty medications by processing and submitting prior authorizations, following up with payers to expedite approvals, and assisting patients in navigating manufacturer and assistance programs. This role supports ambulatory care clinic operations through patient management activities such as medication adherence outreach, refill reminders, care coordination, and communication with healthcare providers. Responsibilities also include accurately entering and updating patient information, medication orders, and insurance details in the EHR; managing medication inventory through ordering, receiving, storing, and monitoring for expired or recalled products; and supporting medication reconciliation by gathering and verifying medication histories. The technician will maintain compliance with clinic policies, HIPAA regulations, and safety standards while collaborating closely with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure seamless continuity of care. Candidates must be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of California and have at least two years of retail pharmacy experience or one year of medication prior authorization experience. Spanish-speaking applicants are preferred.
Work Schedule: Tentative day shift on a 5/8 schedule; final schedule to be discussed during the interview.
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.orgExamples of Essential Duties (may include but not limited to)
• Perform all essential duties of a Pharmacy Technician.
• Provide input and guidance to management and staff as needed.
• Work on other projects as assigned or as pertains to the pharmacy area.
• Participate and support performance improvement activities; maintain quality assurance data and contribute to the quality assurance processes.
• Generate reports and analyses pertaining to particular area of practice.
• Assist the Clinical Pharmacist in daily tasks; work under written protocol or collaborative practices.
• Perform complex duties independently.
• Able to utilize databases and systems pertaining to area of work.
• Engage with other members of the healthcare team and customers to facilitate patient care needs.
• Train new staff; participate in ongoing evaluation of staff competency.
• Serve as a lead and direct the activities of technicians, trainees and students.
• Problem solve daily obstacles, e.g., related to staffing, workflow operations, communication, and de-escalation.
• Contribute to improvements in procedure or workflow; participate in the development and revision of policy and procedures.Recruiting Guidelines
Education: Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course in accordance with the California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements.
Experience: Three years as a pharmacy technician in a healthcare facility or community pharmacy.
Knowledge of: And thorough understanding of drug categories, metric system, pharmaceutical calculations, and medical terminology; generic and brand names, and understand the use restrictions that apply; drug distribution systems; quality assurance and continuous quality improvement; excellent 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; pharmacy systems databases and equipment; department and hospital policies and procedures pertinent to pharmacy practice.
Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal format to clearly and concisely provide information; recognize and deal with priorities in a fast paced, high workflow environment; possess decision making skills to independently exercise delegated authority to take action, and to recognize when it is appropriate to escalate; retrieve and process patient and medication information; work with the staff and function as a model for them; work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers; organize and manage routine and new responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements
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.For questions regarding this recruitment, Please contact at 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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