EXAM NUMBER
b5513A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE
FILING START DATE
June 1, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Pacific Time).
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filling may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING REPOSTED TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD, UPDATE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION, AND REMOVE THE COVID-19 LANGUAGE.
OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AND INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION BY THE LAST DAY OF FILING.
DEFINITION:
Provides specialized clinical pharmacy services in the delivery of pharmacotherapeutics or pharmacokinetics in specialized medical care areas; designs, implements and conducts medication usage evaluations; delivers drug information and drug education services.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class receive administrative and technical direction from a Pharmacy Supervisor or Pharmacy Services Chief. These positions are characterized by their full-time clinical responsibility in the delivery of patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic or pharmacokinetic services in specialized medical care areas. Clinical Pharmacists work closely with healthcare providers and other medical personnel in monitoring, developing, recommending, and establishing drug therapy treatment plans which is an integral part of the medical treatment and medical needs of the patients. Incumbents serve as key resource specialists to professional and non-professional staff and provide drug consultation and advice on drug interactions, contra-interactions, incompatible drug combinations, adverse reactions, and changes in drug therapy or appropriate usage.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option I: One year of specialized clinical pharmacy experience*.
Option II: Successful completion of a pharmacy residency program** in clinical pharmacy.
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 when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS III - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Specialized clinical pharmacy experience in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: an in-depth knowledge of a particular field of work or discipline in such areas as Critical Care Units (MICU, SICU, NICU, Burn ICU), Oncology, Parenteral Nutrition, Ambulatory Care, Drug Utilization Review, Anti-Coagulation, Purchasing Consultant, Drug Information, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacoeconomics, Psychiatry, Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders or other specialized pharmacy areas. Applicants MUST describe in detail their specialized clinical pharmacy experience.
**Applicants MUST attach a legible copy of their certificate confirming successful completion of a one-year pharmacy residency program with their application at the time of filing or within 7 calendar days of filing online. Applications submitted without a certificate will be rejected as incomplete.
***All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Pharmacy.
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
An evaluation of training and experience based upon application, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire information weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for desirable qualifications.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Notice of non-acceptance and final results will be sent via email.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade 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.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Past and present mental health clients, parents, and family members are encouraged to apply.
FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment .
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health, Pharmacy Services.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. We must receive your application before 5:00 pm, PT, on the last day of filing. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE:
Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Department Contact Name: Heleodora "Lola" Sacks, Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone: (323) 705-4072 or (213) 972-7034
Department Contact Email: