Pharmacist -Full Time Hospital IN

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health.

The Contra Costa Health Department currently has a great career opportunity to fill one (1) vacant Pharmacist II position. This position is located at the West County Detention Facility’s pharmacy department in Richmond CA.

The Pharmacist II will work closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other ancillary staff in the detention facility in order to manage patient care. The Pharmacist II will have responsibility for functioning as a section leader within the pharmacy unit of Detention health services. The Pharmacist II will have oversight for all pharmacy operations for their assignment in Detention health services. Positions assigned to the Detention health services are responsible for providing pharmaceutical services for multiple detention facility sites and the operation of automated pharmaceutical dispensing equipment.

Contra Costa Health is an integrated system of healthcare services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.

Knowledgeable in CA board of pharmacy laws and regulations

Work as a lead in the Detention pharmacy department overseeing the work of pharmacy staff and other ancillary staff as needed

Securing sufficient stock of medications and pharmaceuticals in order to address patient needs

Providing pharmaceutical services for multiple detention facility sites as needed & the operation of the automated pharmaceutical dispensing equipment

Providing on-call coverage on weekends as needed

Preparing periodic reports & assisting in developing policies & procedures as needed

Assisting with all operational duties to provide medications to patients in custody in-house and upon release

Monitoring & resolving discrepancies made in the automated dispensing cabinets & maintaining records, conducting floor stock inspections

We offer fantastic and competitive health benefits, paid vacation/sick/personal, and a great retirement plan!

The candidate must be open to working inside a detention facility.

The candidate will need to move between 5 different facilities to provide medication services.

Legal and Regulatory Navigation: Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications

Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products

Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability

Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question

Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing

Building & Maintaining Relationships: Candidates must possess and maintain throughout the duration of employment a valid Pharmacist license issued by the CA State Board of Pharmacy.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application.

Either 1) two (2) years of full-time experience as a Registered Pharmacist in an accredited acute care hospital; or 2) three years of full-time experience as a Registered Pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy.

Strong knowledge of California Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

Training & Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

Contra Costa County is committed to providing equal access and opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities in its employment practices. If you believe you may anticipate needing reasonable accommodation, please visit our job seeker resources page at: Special Testing Accommodations | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website [contracosta.