Pharmacist *Revised

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Sacramento County in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications and provide direct consultative services to healthcare professionals and patients regarding drug therapy. This permanent full-time role requires the pharmacist license issued by the California Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities include counseling patients, advising medical staff on drug properties, and maintaining accurate reports.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the California Board of Pharmacy.
• Applicants must provide proof of requirements with the application; unofficial transcripts acceptable.
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Compound a wide variety of drugs and medicines.
• Dispense pharmaceutical drugs and prescriptions.
• Provide consultative drug information to health care professionals and patients.
• Counsel patients regarding use, side effects, and storage of medication.
• Maintain accurate reports and records and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Pharmaceutical arithmetic

Drug information

Narcotics laws & safety

Counsel patients

Drug utilization studies

Job description

Salary: $177,751.44 - $186,646.32 Annually

Location: Sacramento, CA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 28248-F

Department: Health Services

Opening Date: 02/24/2026

Closing Date: 12/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 10/6/26, *11/10/26, *12/8/26 (final)

Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call.

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.

Note: 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 or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or 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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT

The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,

DENTAL INSURANCE

For more information, visit the

LIFE INSURANCE

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit:

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT)

• Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
• The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.