Posting number: 26-13413 - AL 01
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Ambulatory Pharmacy
Job classification: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II - PER DIEM
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Professional, Pharmacy
The Riverside University Health System –Medical Center is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician II - Per Diem to join the Ambulatory Pharmacy Division in Moreno Valley.
The Pharmacy Technician within the Ambulatory Pharmacy Division 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 one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare or community pharmacy. Candidates with work experience processing and submitting prior authorizations for medications, including follow-up with insurance payers are highly desireable. Please ensure that your resume reflects this experience in detail. Spanish-speaking applicants are also encouraged to apply.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri/8-hour day shift/40-hours per week (full-time per diem)
Per Diem classifications are distinguished from regular classes in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits.
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
• 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.
Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
For questions regarding this recruitment, Please contact at Angela Levinson at alevinson@rivco.org or 951.955.5562.
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Riverside County is the fourth largest county in the State of California, stretching nearly 200 miles across and comprising over 7,200 square miles of fertile river valleys, low deserts, mountains, foothills and rolling plains. Riverside County shares borders with densely populated Los Angeles, Imperial, Orange, San Diego, and San Bernardino Counties...extending from within 14 miles of the Pacific Ocean to the Colorado River.
