Pharmacist

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government body in Sacramento is seeking a Pharmacist to compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, provide consultative services to healthcare professionals, and counsel patients regarding medications. Applicants must possess a valid California Registered Pharmacist license. This role requires strong knowledge of pharmaceutical practices and the ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff. Employment includes a probationary period of six months, with applications due by specified cut-off dates.

Qualifications

• Valid license as a Registered Pharmacist is essential.
• Possession of a California Class C Driver License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Compound and dispense pharmaceutical drugs and prescriptions.
• Provide consultative services to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Conduct drug research and utilization studies.

Skills

Pharmaceutical arithmetic

Chemistry

Materia medica

Pharmacology

Drug therapy consultation

Patient counseling

Education

Valid California Registered Pharmacist license

Job description

Position Overview

Continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 p.m. on the following dates: 3/24/26, 4/21/26, 5/19/26, 6/16/26, 7/14/26, 8/11/26, 9/8/26, 10/6/26 (Final). Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on‑call.

Job Duties

Under direction, the Pharmacist compounds and dispenses pharmaceutical drugs, medicines, and prescriptions, and provides direct consultative services to health care professionals and patients regarding drug therapy.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Pharmaceutical arithmetic, chemistry, materia‑medica, and pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing methods
• Federal and State laws relative to dispensing and use of narcotics, poisons and drugs
• Principles and methods for curriculum and training design; instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects

Ability to

• Compound a wide variety of drugs and medicines
• Assimilate and provide information on drugs and their actions
• Advise and consult with medical and nursing staff regarding the properties of drug substances
• Counsel patients regarding use, possible side effects, and storage of medication
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and patients
• Conduct drug research and drug utilization studies
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the State of California Board of Pharmacy. If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut‑off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Rules. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

Application

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 p.m. on the posted cut‑off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone [phone]; 7‑1‑1 California Relay Service Email [e-mail] Inter‑Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut‑off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut‑off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut‑off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut‑off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut‑off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

Formula Rate Examination (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut‑off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by e‑mail. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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