Pharmacist I

Department of State Hospitals; Atascadero (CA); Sur place; USD 12 000 - 15 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Benefits

Flexible hours

Paid leave

CalPERS retirement

Résumé du poste

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is seeking a Pharmacist I to support pharmacy operations under the direction of a Pharmacist II. The role includes supervising Pharmacy Technicians, ensuring accurate medication distribution, and maintaining patient profiles in a secure treatment environment.

Responsibilities emphasize clinical review, discharge counseling, education of staff, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires California Pharmacist license and eligibility per examination bulletin.
• Includes drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance.

Responsabilités

• Oversee distribution of unit doses, controlled substances, floor stock, and special handling medications.
• Review physician orders and maintain patient medication profiles.
• Provide patient education and discharge consultations.
• Maintain records for controlled substances and conduct monthly inspections.
• Participate in medication use evaluations and clinical education for staff.

Connaissances

Pharmacist license

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Formation

California Pharmacist License

Description du poste

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.

Working Conditions

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PHARMACIST I, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-535526

Position #(s): 455-427-7659-XXX

Working Title: Pharmacist I

Classification: PHARMACIST I, DEPARTMENTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES $12,196.00 - $14,521.00 T

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Work Shift: 09:00 - 17:30

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero

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

• 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 benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero

Human Resources Contact:
DSH-Atascadero Employment Office
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Pearl Melena
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California 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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.