Pharmacist (Non-Competitive)

County of Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The mission is to advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. This role 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 [email protected] within 7 calendar days from filing online.
• Original license MUST be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert information to healthcare 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 assigned to 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.
• Assists in selecting drug therapy for each patient, including 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.

Benefits

• LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system
• We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status.
• We deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.
• We are proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed