PHARMACY SUPERVISOR I

Company: The County of Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

PHARMACY SUPERVISOR I Print (Apply PHARMACY SUPERVISOR I Salary $145,792.32 - $186,121.20 AnnuallyLocation Los Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeDepartmentHEALTH SERVICESJob NumberY5516KClosingContinuous Description Benefits Questions Position/Program InformationORIGINAL POSTING DATE: 06/01/2011 - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior noticeEXAM NUMBER: Y5516KTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job OpportunityWITHHOLD INFORMATION: Applicants who do not possess a California State Pharmacist License at the time of filing may compete in this examination, however, the names of such candidates will be withheld from certification for employment until the required license is presented.At the time of appointment, successful candidates must have a license to practice as a Pharmacist issued by the California Board of Pharmacy. COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE:All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as acondition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be requiredto submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption forqualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidatesshould not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiringdepartment.DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES: The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest health system in the nation, providing compassionate, quality care through its integrated system of hospitals and community-based clinics. DHS annually cares for about 600,000 unique patients, employs over 22,000 staff and has an annual operating budget of $6.5 billion. DHS leads the county''s effort to provide health services to the resident of Los Angeles County, of which approximately two million are uninsured. DHS hospitals also conduct post-graduate medical education through university affiliations for interns, residents and fellows to train the physician workforce for tomorrow. THE MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care. DEFINITION:Supervises professional and support pharmacy personnel in the provision of pharmacy services in a hospital, clinic, or other health care setting, and may perform direct pharmacy services.Essential Job FunctionsProvides first line administrative and technical supervision to professional and support pharmacy personnel in the provision of pharmacy services which includes ordering, compounding, dispensing, manufacturing, packaging, storing, distribution and control of drugs and other pharmaceutical products.Supervises staff in the provision of expert information and consultation on drugs and drug usage in a dispensing, clinical or manufacturing setting.Evaluates the work of professional and technical staff and takes corrective action when necessary.Establishes, maintains, revises and implements unit pharmacy procedures, work standards, and quality control measures within the general framework of pharmacy and hospital procedures.Manages pharmacy information systems focused on medication safety and inventory control.Participates in planning and implementing information systems for recording and maintaining data on drug usage, including costs.Designs and maintains internal controls on the receipt, storage, dispensing, and disposition of narcotics and other controlled or restricted drugs and enforces appropriate security terviews and selects or recommends the selection of professional and other pharmacy personnel.Orients and trains new employees.Schedules and assigns staff to provide pharmacy services on one or more shifts and adjusts assignments in accordance to workload.Coordinates the work of pharmacy staff with the work of medical, nursing and other patient care staff.RequirementsMinimum RequirementsOne year of experience as a Registered Pharmacist.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 utilize an alternative method of transportation may be required when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.Special Requirement Information:*The required license MUST by current and unrestricted; provisional, probationary, or a restricted license will not be accepted.Desirable Qualifications:Master''s or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university.Additional InformationExamination Content:This examination will consist of an interview covering training, experience, personal fitness and general ability to perform the duties of the position, weighted 100%.Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register.Eligibility Information:Applications will be processed on an ''as-received'' basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.Special Information:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Vacancy Information:The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.Available Shift:Any shiftApplication and Filing Information:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Apply online by clicking on the ''Apply'' tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted.If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you must e-mail the required documents to the Exam Analyst, Hilary Hocking at [Click Here to Email Your Resum] within 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title in your email.Notification Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email address. Please add [Click Here to Email Your Resum] (and [Click Here to Email Your Resum] to your email address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as SPAM/JUNK mail.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: All applicants must enter a valid social security number at the time of filing. Entering anything other than a valid social security number (i.e. 000-00-0000, 111-11-1111, etc.) will result in an automatic rejection of your PUTER 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 OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member''s or friend''s user ID and password may erase a candidate''s original application record.Department Contact:Hilary Hocking, Exam Analyst(323) 914-5062 [Click Here to Email Your Resum]ADA Coordinator Phone:(323) 914-7111California Relay Services Phone:800-735-2922For detailed information, please click here (01 Do you possess a current license as a Pharmacist issued by the California Board of Pharmacy? YesNo02 Do you have at least one (1) year of experience as a Registered Pharmacist? YesNoRequired Question AgencyCounty of Los AngelesAddress****** Los Angeles, California, 90010 WebsiteApply Please verify your email address Verify Email

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