Pharmacist

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.

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid license as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the State of California Board of Pharmacy.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.