Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem - Retail Pharmacy ...

Salary: $92.90 Hourly Location : Moreno Valley Job Type: Regular Job Number: 26-73616- 01 RETAIL AL Department: RUHS-Medical Center Opening Date: 02/24/2026 Closing Date: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific ABOUT THE POSITION Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) has a Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem opportunity with Retail Pharmacy Services at the main medical center campus in Moreno Valley, CA. The Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem is a professional level classification and reports to a Supervising Clinical Pharmacist. The Clinical Pharmacist I - Per Diem oversees pharmacy workflow to ensure accurate, timely, and safe dispensing and distribution of medications. Incumbents monitor drug therapy, adjust doses based on individual patient parameters, interface with medical staff on issues related to drug therapy, and promote the cost-effective and appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals. This role also entails bedside patient consultation during discharge. Ideal candidates will have: At least three years of Retail/Community Pharmacy experience Excellent customer service and communications skills Experience providing immunizations Work Schedule: 10-hour shifts, varied schedule as needed Rotating weekends and holidays Per Diem classifications are distinguished from regular classes in that they receive max compensation in lieu of County fringe benefits. Per Diem work assignments are flexibly scheduled or on an as-needed basis. 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 EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Function as a dispensing pharmacist in the Outpatient and/or Inpatient setting; provide answers to both distributive and clinical questions; compound prescriptions and special orders as needed; perform pharmacokinetic analysis of selected medications with narrow therapeutic ranges. Check in/out controlled substances correctly and maintain accurate documentation; review medication utilization of patients and monitor drug therapy when prescribed; review and check orders from clinics and other outside entities. Maintain controlled substance accountability: participate in the receipt, dispensing and distribution of controlled substances; ensure inventories are accurate; may practice in other non-distribution roles such as ambulatory and/or the inpatient units based on training, experience and need. Work with nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient care; provide medication consultation to other healthcare providers and patients. Assist in the development and implementation of new policies and procedures; prepare and conduct formal and informal presentations to healthcare providers; participate in training programs for other healthcare providers and performance improvement activities as required. Participate and maintain quality assurance records and assist in the maintenance of inventory. Work with members of the medical center to ensure a cooperative work environment and work on supervisory projects pertinent to the pharmacy area. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSOPTION I Education: Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D.). Experience: One year of pharmacy residency preferred. OPTION IIEducation: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Experience: Three years of professional level experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or healthcare facility. ALL OPTIONSKnowledge of: 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; good customer (physicians, nurses and patient) service; professional standards and practices. Ability to: Provide quality pharmaceutical care; communicate clearly and effectively; work cooperatively with other staff and healthcare providers; organize, and manage routine and new responsibilities; retrieve and process patient and medication information; properly supervise and direct the work of supportive pharmacy personnel. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Licentiate in Pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy and fulfillment of the continuing education requirements. Possession of a current and maintained Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (must be obtained within 30 days of hire). Preferred: Specialty board certification by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) in any specialty and/or Advanced Practice Pharmacist licensure issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONOpen to All Applicants This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received. For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter, Angela Levinson :alevinson@ / 951-955-5562 APPLICATION INFORMATIONVeteran'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. (). 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, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@ 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 Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD), OR if not, do you possess a BA in Pharmacy and have at least 3 years of professional experience as a pharmacist in a hospital or healthcare facility? Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy, or another state's licensing agency? Yes No I have an out-of-state Pharmacist license and am in the process of obtaining my CA license. 03 Do you possess a current BLS issued by the American Heart Association? A BLS is required within 30 days of hire. Yes No 04 How many years of experience do you have in Retail/Community pharmacy settings? None - less than a year One year but less than two Two years but less than three Three years but less than four More than four years of experience 05 How many years of experience do you have in providing immunizations? None Less than 1 year 1 year, but less than 2 years 2 years, but less than 3 years 3 years or more 06 How many years of experience do you have providing MTM services? None Less than 1 year 1 year, but less than 2 years 2 years, but less than 3 years 3 years or more 07 Do you have specialty pharmacy residency training (PGY-1 or above)? Yes No 08 How many years of inpatient pharmacy experience do you have? None One - two years of inpatient experience Two - three years of inpatient experience More than three years of inpatient experience 09 Do you have experience providing bedside pharmacy consultations with patients upon their hospital discharge? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10