Pharmacist I

Job Description and Duties

The permanent/full time  Pharmacist I will be directed by the Pharmacist II in the Pharmacy at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

Drug Distribution

• Provide functional supervision for Pharmacy Technicians in their day-to-day duties to ensure productivity and accuracy of Pharmacy operations.
• Ensure the accurate distribution of unit dose medications, controlled substances, floor stock, and special handling medications to all units.
• Maintain complete patient medication profiles and drug allergies.
• Review and validate physician orders against complete patient profiles.
• Dispense discharge patient prescriptions in accordance with applicable State and Federal Laws.
• Inspect and validate accurate labels for all medications dispensed from the pharmacy that comply with all professional and legal standards.
• Inspect and verify medication sent from outside sources to patients for their personal use in cases when adherence is critical, and Pharmacy cannot obtain medications in a timely manner.
• Inspect and restock the after-hours Night Locker on a daily basis.
• Perform monthly medication room and clinic inspections.
• Maintain accurate records for all federally and hospital Controlled substances including:
  • Accurate inventory of Scheduled II – V medications weekly.
  • Ensure accurate count received from the pharmaceutical wholesaler.
  • Daily inspection of controlled substances issued to the units.

Clinical

• Medication variance and adverse drug reaction evaluation, monitoring, and reporting.
• Perform drug regimen review and offer potential interventions to physicians when identified.
• Assist in medication use evaluations by collecting and analyzing data and providing reports for improvement.
• Provide patient education through medication management groups.
• Patient discharge consultations.
• Provide professional staff with medication training and education through both verbal and written efforts in the form of presentation for:
  • Staff in-service education
  • Nursing education
• Respond verbally or in writing to drug information requests and consults.
• Effective evaluation of medical and pharmaceutical literature.
• Participate in relevant continuing education programs to maintain and increase personal professional competence.
• Develop/implement/participate in patient disease management clinics.

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

Click here to take the Pharmacist I DSH Eligibility Examination

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Pharmacist License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional Information

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
• This position requires candidates to take and pass a drug screening test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.