Pharmacist - Regular & PDP

Pharmacist Position

Under general direction, the Pharmacist and Pharmacist - PDP compound and dispense pharmaceutical preparations and supplies for Ventura County Medical Center patients and the Santa Paula Hospital Outpatient, Inpatient, or Oncology Infusion Pharmacies. Approximate payroll titles and annual salaries Pharmacist: $61.10 - $85.54 Hourly Pharmacist-PDP: $90.67 Hourly The Pharmacist and Pharmacist - PDP are represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation. Tentative schedule opening date: March 19, 2025 Closing date: Continuous

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and approve all medication orders using appropriate evidence-based and patient-centered information and assessment;
• Provide expert information to healthcare staff and/or patients about drugs and other pharmaceuticals; monitor usage of facility identified high-risk medications;
• Complies with all policy and regulatory requirements regarding medication order receiving, verifying, dispensing and documentation;
• Documents and records clinical interventions on therapeutic recommendations, discrepancies associated with the Medication Administration Record (MAR), clinically significant drug reactions, and all serious or unusual drug reactions;
• Conducts or participates in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy students/interns/residents;
• Selects, compounds, prepares, dispenses, and delivers non-hazardous and hazardous medications, solutions, and supplies incorporating proper necessary calculations and/or supervises technicians in the performance of such duties;
• Answer and triage phone calls made to the pharmacy department;
• Participates in department quality assurance activities;
• Receive, dispense, and keep accurate records of all controlled substance activities;
• Replenish drug and maintain pharmacy automation to ensure proper functioning and operation;
• Perform and document monthly unit inspections of assigned areas for proper storage of medication and supplies and for expired medications and supplies;
• Takes home medication histories and provides medication consultation at patient bedside to review discharge medications as requested;
• Perform other related duties as required.

Typical qualifications These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list. Education, training, and experience Pharmaceutical degree from an accredited school of pharmacy (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy) and some work experience in inpatient and/or outpatient pharmacy practice. Necessary special requirements Must be willing and able to lift 25 pounds Must possess and maintain a current, valid State of California license as a Pharmacist Desired Work experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting with knowledge of general inpatient pharmacy procedures and practices Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program Knowledge, skills, and abilities Thorough knowledge of: prescription filling activities; unit dose systems; parenteral nutrition dosing and management; sterile and non-sterile compounding; pharmacology and pathophysiology; professional standards and practices; Federal, State Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission and Department of Public Health laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to patient care; sterile compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous medication. Working ability to: operate a computer; perform pharmaceutical mathematical calculations; research, read, interpret, and communicate medical and pharmacy literature; communicate clearly and effectively; review and verify medication orders accurately and timely through electronic health record; use aseptic technique for non-sterile and sterile compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous medications; supervise pharmacy technicians; and work cooperatively with other staff and health care providers.

Recruitment process Final filing date This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested in it. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. To apply on-line, please refer to our website at hr.venturacounty.gov. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io for application materials and submit them to County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009. Note to applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application. Note: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information. Supplemental questionnaire – qualifying All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this exam at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the exam process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in the application being removed from consideration. Application evaluation – pass/fail An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether each applicant possesses the required licensure and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who do will be placed on the eligible list. Background investigation A thorough pre-employment, post-offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position. Equal employment opportunity The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. For further information about this recruitment, please contact Rhiannon Flores by e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io or by telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.