Pharmacy Tech I/II-Regular & Per Diem (Moreno Valley-Inpatient Pharmacy-Medication Reconciliation) - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Pharmacy is seeking to fill a Per Diem - Pharmacy Technician II position for their Inpatient Pharmacy- Medication Reconciliation Department in Moreno Valley.
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.
The medication reconciliation technician works primarily to assist pharmacists in obtaining a list of the most accurate medications prior to hospital admission by interviewing patients and consulting outpatient pharmacists. The medication history interviews are generally conducted in the emergency department or the inpatient areas. The medication reconciliation technician plays an important role in ensuring an accurate medication list across the continuum of care, and in preventing medication errors related to inaccurate or incomplete medication lists. The technician also works closely with pharmacists and the patients' care team (physicians, nurses) to communicate completeness of the medication record, or for any gaps identified.
Other essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Establish rapport with patients to obtain medication histories, or determine if the patient's family member can provide the history.
- Call outpatient pharmacies or other healthcare facilities to confirm medication regimens and investigate discrepancies when necessary.
- Identify medication names, common dosages, dosage forms and frequency of administration for all medications.
- Assess incompleteness of current list of medications by reviewing the drug, dose, frequency, and indication for use.
- Navigate the electronic health record to update the medication list and document appropriately.
- Collaborate with various providers and pharmacists to communicate patient medication lists.
- Follow established hospital infection control policies and safety procedures.
Per Diem Pharmacy Technician I: $25.55
Per Diem Pharmacy Technician II: $26.95
Work Schedule:To be discussed during interview.
Riverside University Health System
This job posting may be used to fill other positions within Riverside County.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I
Education: Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course in accordance with the California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements.
Experience: None required.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II
Experience: One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare or community pharmacy.Education:Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training course in accordance with the California State Board of Pharmacy licensing requirements.
License/Certificate:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Per Diem Benefits and Rates:
- Additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Holiday Premium Pay (12-14 days a year)
- 3 Paid Sick Days
- Eligible for medical benefits
- Teaching Hospital & Level 2 Trauma Center
- 401(a) plan, contributing 3.75% of salary to the pension plan
- Eligible for education reimbursement/discount
** Per Diem personnel are distinguished from regular employees in that they receive additional compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Positions in this class will perform the duties specified in the Radiologic Specialist II in a Per Diem capacity. The following are the Per Diem Rates for this position:
Veterans' Preference:
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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. See the policy here: https://www.rivcocob.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/C-3-Veterans-Preference-Program.pdf
Employment Documents: Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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 or ( NACES ) Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
For further information regarding this posting, contact the recruiter, Anay Sanchez:anasanchez@rivco.org
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. 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.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available 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 ).
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, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
