What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Bilingual Per Diem-Pharmacy Tech II (PALM SPRINGS) position at Riverside County, CA?
Salary : $60,467.72 Annually
Location : Palm Springs
Job Type : Regular
Job Number : 24-13413-08-AST
Department : RUHS-Medical Center
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - Pharmacy is seeking to fill a Spanish Bilingual Per Diem-Pharmacy Technician II position located in Palm Springs.
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.
Work Schedule : To be discussed during interview.
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
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
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.
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 :
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 :
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 () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
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.
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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.
Do you possess a valid, current certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy?
Please provide your valid California Pharmacy Technician license number below :
How many years of experience do you possess as a Pharmacy Technician in a health care facility or community pharmacy?
What is your Spanish bilingual level?
I understand that this is a Per Diem assignment and I am willing to accept the Per Diem hourly rate listed in this job posting.
How many years of work experience do you have using EPIC Electronic Medical Records software?
I understand that this position may require working weekend and evening shifts.
I understand that this position requires a flexible schedule.
How many years of experience do you have working in a Pharmacy Retail Department?
Are you a current or prior regular, temporary, or per diem employee with Riverside University Health System (RUHS)?
Required Question
Salary : $60,468