Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Full Time - Rotating Shifts

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
Application Opening – Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Application Deadline – Continuous
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (
San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. Fulfilling this mission requires employees working across our hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices to deliver services and support the communities we serve. The San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration are the core divisions of SFDPH. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.
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Under general supervision, the Pharmacist performs professional pharmaceutical duties for the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) to assure quality patient care, appropriate drug therapy and compliance with all applicable regulations.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG) Inpatient Pharmacy
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG) Outpatient Pharmacy
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG) Purchasing Pharmacy
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center (ZSFG) 340B Program Coordinator
Community Behavioral Health Services
Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
Various clinics and Health Centers located throughout the City and County of San Francisco.
Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities, the homeless population, substance use disorder, or individuals who may have or may be carriers of infectious/communicable diseases. Additionally, evenings, nights, weekends, rotating and/or holiday shifts may be required.
Some positions may require working evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Under general direction of the Supervising Pharmacist, the Pharmacist performs the following essential job functions:
Performs quality assurance by conducting drug use evaluations and medication area inspections.
Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of patient care activities and regulatory requirements.
In addition to the essential duties listed above, Pharmacist positions in the below designated areas also perform the following duties:
ZSFG INPATIENT PHARMACY POSITIONS: (These positions require Special Condition #1 listed in the Minimum Qualification section of this announcement.)
Consistently monitors and follows-up with unresolved medication order issues, lab orders, In Basket messages, and properly document clinical interventions in the EHR system using provided guidelines.
Provides therapeutic drug monitoring consultation, including determination of appropriate loading dose, maintenance dose, and predicted blood levels, based on patient specific parameters and disease process.
Organizes, plans, and prioritizes daily inpatient pharmacy workflow within the shift. Maintains routine workflow, integrates non-routine work, and relays information as necessary to the oncoming shift.
Act in the capacity of the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge of the facility pharmacy and is responsible for compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy.

Reviews, processes, and dispenses medication order for mental health and substance use disorder prescription, including specialty packaging.

LAGUNA HONDA HOSPITAL POSITIONS:

Reviews, processes, and dispenses physician medication orders and prescriptions for geriatric residents.
Prepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing by compounding extemporaneous products.
Assists in the completion of monthly patient chart review, collection of data for drug use evaluation studies and follow-up reported adverse drug reactions.
The 2450 Pharmacist also performs other related duties as assigned.
Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Six months of experience (equivalent to 1,000 hours) in an inpatient pharmacy obtained within the last five (5) years.
One year (equivalent to 2,000 hours) of pharmacy informatics experience: (1) integrating, supporting, and maintaining an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Pharmacy Information System (PIS); and (2) implementing, developing, and evaluating Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE), within the last three years.
Bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending on the department’s needs. Only those that pass the bilingual proficiency exam will be considered for bilingual positions.
The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
Six months or more of work experience in Pharmacy supply chain and medication inventory procurement and management and/or 340B Drug Pricing Program.
Positions at the Department of Information Technology, Office of Healthcare Informatics, the following Condition of Employment applies:
~ Possession of a valid epic module certification applicable to your Epic specialty area is a condition of employment for these positions. You must possess a valid epic certification or obtain a valid Epic certification within six months of hire.

One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications ( for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%): Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
The Training and Experience Evaluation is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: Knowledge of laws regulating the practice of pharmacy, therapeutic/toxic dosing, drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse effects of drug therapy; Ability to supervise the work of support personnel and judge the adequacy of their work performance; Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience Evaluation exam in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.
Language Proficiency Exam: For positions requiring bilingual fluency, candidates deemed qualified who meet the special language condition must pass a departmentally approved language proficiency exam prior to appointment. Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test will be considered for the bilingual position. Applicants must indicate on the application form the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.
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Your application will be active for the duration of the eligible period listed above. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Herbert Chau at herbert.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.