GRADUATE PHARMACIST

Full Job Description

EXAM NUMBER

b5509A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

FILING DATES

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - 5:00 p.m. (PT)

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD

WITHHOLD 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 professional pharmaceutical services and activities in a hospital, clinic or other health care setting as a pre-licensed pharmacist under the technical supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and are responsible for performing a range of professional pharmaceutical services in hospitals, clinics, and other health care settings. This class is distinguished from the class of Intern Pharmacist by the requirement for graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy and certification of eligibility from the California State Board of Pharmacy to take the California pharmacy licensure examinations. In addition, graduates must be registered as a Pharmacy Intern with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Appointments to this class are on a temporary basis not to exceed the limitations prescribed under the provisions of California Business and Professions Code 4208 (Intern Pharmacist License).

Requirements

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist:

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

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 management of chronic disease patients subject to periodic review of medical staff.

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

Reviews patients' charts and medication regiments; takes drug histories and participates with physicians in the selection and monitoring of drug therapy for individual patients.

Provides patient consultation and appropriate drug information and guidance to health care professionals.

Performs detailed record-keeping activities and compiles summary reports of drug use, drug cost, inventory balances, and related pharmacy activities.

Participates in collecting and analyzing data related to medication errors, drug intervention, and adverse drug reactions and discrepancies associated with the Medication Administrative Record (MAR).

Participates in the planning and implementation of drug research by reviewing protocols and writing dispensing procedures; acts as a liaison between pharmacy and study coordinators.

Attends and actively participates in meetings, conferences, and seminars for the purpose of upgrading professional skills and sharing information on recent developments in the fields of pharmacology and pharmaceutics.

Utilizes pharmacy and other medication-related computerized information systems.

Performs other related pharmacist work as required.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
*Graduation from a school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).

LICENSE:

A valid certificate of registration as an Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board of Pharmacy -and- written notification from the California State Board of Pharmacy certifying eligibility to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Examination (CPJE)**.

**Individuals who have been recruited for employment from outside the State that have taken and passed the NAPLEX after December 31, 2003 require written notification from the California State Board of Pharmacy certifying eligibility to take the CPJE.

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*ACCREDITATION: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources.

Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references.

Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

(AICE).

If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score.

We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, please include that with your application or email to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov as soon as possible.

*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days from the application submission date.

The document should show the date the degree was conferred and should be in English; if not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S.

standards if not listed in the International Handbook of Universities or World Higher Education Database.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader).

Please submit documentation to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov and indicate your full name, the exam name, and the exam number.

Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states "official and/or copy" issued by the school's Registrar Office.

A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and; therefore, will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being incomplete or rejected.

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov.

Applicants MUST attach a legible copy a of their certificate of registration as an Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board of Pharmacy -and- written notification from the California State Board of Pharmacy certifying eligibility to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the California Pharmacist Jurisprudence Examination (CPJE)** with their application at the time of filing or send by email to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from date of application submission.

Applications submitted without the required copy of a certificate will be considered as incomplete. Original certificate must be presented at the time of appointment.

The required license or certificate MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional provisional, probationary or restricted licenses or certificates will not be accepted.

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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to qualified applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications.

• Match with LACDMH Post Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of education, training and desirable qualifications based on information listed on the online application and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing weighted 100%.

Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualifications. Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list 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 and family members are encouraged to apply.

VACANCY INFORMATION:The resulting eligible list for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Mental Health, Pharmacy Services Division.

SHIFT: Any - Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles Employment application and supplemental questionnaire ONLINE only.

Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of applications, although resumes and supporting documents may be uploaded as attachments to the online application.

Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically by the last day of filing. Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely.

Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we may evaluate your qualifications for the job.

All information is subject to verification and applications may be rejected at any time during the selection process.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and you have completely filled out your application.

Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on the top right corner of the screen. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. (PT) deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.

This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.

This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

IMPORTANT NOTES:• Please note that ALL information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification and/or Selection Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements.

Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL

For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of nonacceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

It is important that you provide a valid email address.

Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT 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.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.govAnalyst Contact Phone: Irene San, (323) 705-4074ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 705-4074