Pharmacist I

California Correctional Health Care Services; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Pharmacist I for the Central Fill Pharmacy in Sacramento, CA. This permanent, full-time role operates under Pharmacy Services, providing pharmacological care for inpatients and outpatients and handling medication packaging and dispensing duties.

The position is in-office (telework: in office) at Sacramento County, with the advertised salary range reflecting monthly pay.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist I (MAND) qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pharmacy duties related to clinical use of medication packaging and drug dispensing for inpatient and outpatient use.
• Provide pharmaceutical care within Central Fill Pharmacy under Pharmacy Services.

Job description

Effective July 1, 2025 in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

CCHCS seeks to fill a Permanent/Fulltime Pharmacist I position in the Medical Services - Central Fill Pharmacy.

Under the direction of the Medical Services, Pharmacy Services, Central Fill Pharmacy Pharmacist II, the Pharmacist I performs pharmacy duties related to the clinical use of medication packaging and dispensing of drugs and pharmaceuticals for inpatient and outpatient use.

This position is located in Central Fill Pharmacy , Medical Services, which provides safe, effective and efficient health care to patients within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's 35 institutions. The Central Pharmacy dispenses prescriptions to both inpatient and outpatient settings and provides clinical pharmacy services where necessary. Pharmaceutical care is provided to each prison by the local staff of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians through all levels of patient care (inpatient to ambulatory).

This advertisement is for a Pharmacist I position located on Rovana Circle, Sacramento, CA 95828 . Please indicate the position number on your application: 042-154-7982-008.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

About the location - Rovana Circle, Sacramento, CA 95828

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PHARMACIST I (MAND)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530688

Position #(s): 042-154-7982-008

Working Title: Pharmacist I

Classification: PHARMACIST I (MAND) $12,805.00 - $15,245.00 P

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

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Sacramento County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Special Requirements

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ's with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification . Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQ's, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Knowledge of: Compounding of prescriptions and stock pharmaceutical preparations; drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical supplies required in the operation of a dispensary; laws pertaining to dispensing and use of narcotics and poisons; principles of effective supervision; department's Aff…

Ability to: Compound prescriptions and stock pharmaceutical preparations; supervise the work of others; keep records and prepare reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; assimilate and provide information on drugs and their actions; effectively contribute to the department's affirmative action objectives.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/ , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/ .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/about-calhr/divisions-programs/personnel-management/merit-system-principles-an-overview/ .

This webpage is 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 application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:

When sending an email, include: job control (JC-530688) # and position # (042-154-7982-008).

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Hiring Unit Contact:

Gina Acunia

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Additional Information

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

All methods of appointment may be considered.

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.