The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency is currently recruiting for the position of
PHARMACIST
Interviews will start on the week of December 16, 2024.
Job offers for selected candidates will be made on or before February 3, 2025.
Pharmacists perform professional pharmaceutical work such as providing direct care services, supporting pharmaceutical services delivery, dispensing drugs and pharmaceutical supplies, verifying drugs, consulting with physicians and nurses, and supervising the work of Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmaceutical services are currently provided to San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (an Acute Psychiatric Hospital), Edgemoor Hospital (a Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility), Public Health Clinics, Behavioral Health Clinics, and other locations throughout the County of San Diego. Pharmacists will work at various locations.
There are currently three (3) vacancies; however, the list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Possession of a current and valid Pharmacist license, without restriction or probation, issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy; AND,
- Graduation from an accredited U.S. college or university, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification; or certified equivalency for foreign studies in pharmacy; AND,
- One (1) year of verifiable experience as a registered pharmacist in one of the following licensed health care facilities: a pharmacy serving a skilled nursing facility, retail pharmacy, or hospital.
If you have completed a residency program, please include that in your work experience and attach the certification of completion.
Notes: - Experience must have included IV admixture for positions at Edgemoor.
- A doctoral degree in pharmacy is highly desirable.
- A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.
Desired Qualifications- One or more board certifications from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), such as Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Geriatric (BCGP), or Psychiatric (BCPP), Infectious Disease (BCIDP), Ambulatory Care (BCACP); and/or
- Pharmacy post-graduate training (Residency) in Hospital, Geriatric, Psychiatric, Infectious Disease, or Ambulatory Care. Current residents are strongly encouraged to apply and indicate the date of completion. Note: Please attach all relevant board certifications or documents to your application for verification.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENTAs part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Current County employees may be excluded from this process.EVALUATIONThe names of qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental application forms. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
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