PHARMACIST (NON-COMPETITIVE)

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER:
Y5512R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

NON-COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

The application filing period will begin on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County


THE MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

What will you do as a Pharmacist?
Provides professional pharmacy services in a hospital, clinic, correctional facility, or other health care setting, and provides technical supervision to support personnel performing pharmacy duties.

Essential Job Functions

Provides expert information tohealthcare staff, patients, and others about drugs and other pharmaceuticals with respect to such factors as the appropriateness of drugs in relation to the patient's condition and drug history; the choice of drugs including dosage form, quantity, methods of administration, and alternative therapy for drugs having undesirable side effects; the pharmacological characteristics of drugs including their effects on the human system, the condition being treated, and, their chemical interaction with other substances in the patient's system; and, their physical characteristics such as compatibility with other drugs, forms in which they are or can be manufactured, and expected shelf life.

Screens prescriptions and medication orders for completeness, accurate authorization, dosage and quantity, therapeutic compatibility, drug interactions, and allergies; and clarifies possible problems with appropriate medical staff.

Monitors the condition of patients through observation of physical or laboratory reactions to drug therapy and reports findings to attending physician, suggesting changes in drug therapy as indicated; may be assignedto the ongoing management of chronic disease patients, subject to periodic review of medical staff.

Supervises or performs the preparation of drug labels and the affixing of labels to the accurate containers; ensures the inclusion of appropriate directions for the timing, methods, and precautions to be observed in taking the medication; personally instructs patients in the use of medications when indicated.
Takes drug histories and acts as a drug consultant with medical staff and patients. They assist in selecting drug therapy for each patient. This includes choosing medications, dosage, strength, frequency, and method of administration.

Provides technical supervision to Pharmacy Technicians and Intern Pharmacists in the prepacking of pharmaceuticals.

Develops, maintains, and supervises the operation of drug distribution systems including the maintenance of appropriate controls; notes and reports quality deficiencies of drug products; and, ensures that pharmaceuticals are accurately ordered, stored, kept up-to-date, and protected from deterioration.

Selects, compounds, and dispenses drugs and other pharmaceutical products ordered by physicians, dentists, and other licensed medical practitioners, including the calculation and preparation of solutions for oral, external, intramuscular, and intravenous administration.

Uses pharmacy and other medication-related computerized information systems.

Provides replenishment of drugs along with support and maintenance of pharmacy automation to ensure accurate functioning and operation.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

LICENSE:

A current license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist* issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*All required licenses must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
Applicants must ensure the licenses section of the application is completed. Provide the type(s), license number(s) and names(s) of the issuing agency for the required license(s) or attach a legible photocopy of their license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy to the application at the time of filing or email to exam analyst at ORamirez@dhs.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from filing online. Original license MUST be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of work experience as a Registered Pharmacist.

Successful completion of a residency program in pharmacy. Applicants MUST attach a clear copy of their certificate. It must verify that a one-year pharmacy residency program has been completed successfully. This should be included with their application when filing or within 7 calendar days after filing online.

Additional Information

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS :
This is a non-competitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed as they are received and only those who qualify will be placed on the list for 12 months.
The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate register, except that a person without veteran’s credit may not be appointed if there are three more names on the register of persons entitled to veteran’s credit.

SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com

• Oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Have any questions about anything listed above, please contact:

ADA COORDINATOR:
(323) 914-7124

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Oscar Ramirez, Exam Analyst
(213) 288-7000
oramirez@dhs.lacounty.gov

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