JOB TITLE
PHARMACIST HOURLY/TEMPORARY

EXAM NUMBER
J5512J

FILING DATES
August 06, 2007 until needs are met

SALARY
$48.24 HOURLY
$49.69 HOURLY (Effective January 1, 2009)

POSITION INFORMATION
Positions allocable to this class provide professional pharmacy services to inmate
patients confined in a correctional institution and provide technical supervision to
support personnel in the performance of pharmacy duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides expert information to physicians, inmate 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 and 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.
Provides replenishment of drugs along with support and maintenance of
pharmacy automation to ensure proper functioning and operation.
Conducts or participates in the orientation and training of pharmacy students,
pharmacy technician trainees, and other professional or technical staff in
pharmaceutical principles, practices, operations, and standards.
Participates in collecting and analyzing data related to medication errors, drug
intervention, and adverse drug reactions and discrepancies associated with
the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
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.
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.
Supervises or performs the preparation of drug labels and the affixing of
labels to the proper containers: ensures the inclusion of appropriate directions
for the timing, methods, and precautions to be observed in taking the
medication; personally instructs inmate patients in the use of medications
when indicated.
Takes drug histories and participates as drug consultant with the medical
staff and patients in the selection of drug therapy for individual patients,
including choice of medications, dosage, strength, frequency and method of
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 by medical
staff.
Participates in the planning and conduct of drug reviews by developing
protocols for and conducting studies of serum concentrations of specific
drugs and their relationship to control of certain diseases; conducts drug
administration aspects of drug review projects and prepares reports of
findings.
Provides technical supervision to Pharmacy Helpers, Technicians, and Intern
Pharmacist in the prepacking of pharmaceuticals.
Develops, maintains, and supervises the operation of all drug distribution
systems including the maintenance of appropriate controls; notes and reports
quality deficiencies of drug products; ensures that pharmaceuticals are
properly ordered, stored, kept up-to-date, and protected from deterioration.
Provides technical supervision to nonprofessional and support personnel in
the performance of a variety of pharmacy duties.
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 jail health information
systems.
Serves as an expert during audits (e.g. California Department of Health
Services, California State Board of Pharmacy, California State Office of AIDS,
Auditor Controller, Private Auditors, and California Department of Corrections
for Title 15 Inspectors).
Ensures and verifies medications dispensed to inmate patients are in proper
containers (no glass, plastic or metal which are considered contraband items
in the jail).
Assists with the on-going maintenance of the drug formulary (list of all drugs
stocked at Los Angeles Sheriff's Department jail facilities).
Conducts budget compliance activities (for instance, tracking of expenditures,
what drugs are being purchased, track drug usage by geographical area to
determine what facility spends the most money, track what drugs are being used more frequently).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the California State
Board of Pharmacy.*

Physical Class: 2 - 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.

Licenses: 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: *Applicants must submit a copy of their
original California State License to practice as a Pharmacist at the time of filing.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Shift: Any Shift

APPOINTEES MUST WORK IN A JAIL ENVIRONMENT, INCLUDING HAVING
TO REMAIN IN THE JAIL FACILITY FOR AN UNSPECIFIED AMOUNT OF TIME AFTER THEIR SHIFT HAS ENDED DUE TO LOCK-DOWN (TEMPORARYSECURITY PROCEDURE THAT MAXIMIZES CONTROL OF A FACILITY BY LIMITING INMATE AND EMPLOYEE MOVEMENT).
APPOINTEES ARE REQUIRED TO WORK IN DIFFERENT GEOGRAPHICALAREAS WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A THOROUGH BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING A FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of
disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor
convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3
moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended
license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.

VACANCY INFORMATION 
The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill temporary
vacancies throughout the CLos Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Correctional Services Division, Medical Services Bureau.

EXAMINATION CONTENT 
This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100%. The interview will
cover training, experience, and general ability to perform the duties of the position.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be
placed on the eligible register.
If you have taken the Pharmacist/Permanent (J5512I) exam interview within
the last twelve (12) months, you are not eligible to retake the interview for this
examination. However, your interview test score from the
Pharmacist/Permanent (J5512I) examination can be transferred to this
examination. To transfer your score, please advise the Professional
Examinations Unit in writing, at the time of filing.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in this examination will be
placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of promulgation.

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12)
months.

* * * * IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * * *

APPLICATION INFORMATION
All applicants are required to submit a Standard County of Los Angeles
Employment Application. This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure at any time without prior notice. You have the option of filing your Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application either Online (via electronic submission) OR via hard copy submission. PLEASE SELECT ONLY ONE METHOD TO FILE YOUR APPLICATION. Instructions for filing Online: The standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application for this examination can be completed Online and submitted electronically. Applications electronically received after 4:30 p.m., PST, on the last day of filing will not be accepted. TO APPLY ONLINE, click on the link below the filing address.

Applicants who apply Online, must either upload required documents as
attachments during application submission or fax a photocopy of the required
documents to (323) 415-2580 within five (5) business days of filing Online.
Please include your Name, the Exam Number, and the Exam Title on faxed
documents.

Instructions for Hard Copy Submission: A Standard County of Los Angeles
Employment Application for this position will be accepted on business days only
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at the address listed below. Applications filed at any other County location will not be accepted if they are not received at the below location. Facsimiles of the application will not be accepted. A Standard County of Los Angeles Employment Application can be found at:
http://easier.co.la.ca.us/JobsInfo/empapp.pdf.

For more information concerning this examination, please call Personnel
Administration, Professional Examinations Unit at (323) 526-5611, TTY (323)
260-5291 or (323) 267-6669.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Of particular interest will be the breadth and length of experience in the areas covered under "Minimum Requirements." Please be sure your application shows complete information, including dates for education and jobs held which relate to this position. In the space provided for
education include the names and addresses of schools/colleges attended, titles of courses completed, dates completed and number of credits/units earned, degree(s) earned, dates completed and specialized field of study. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and
ending dates, description of work performed and salary earned. Attach an additional page(s) to your application, if necessary, to describe fully your related education and experience. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Submit completed application and any required supplemental (if any) in
person or by U.S. Mail to the following address:
Sheriff's Department
University Centre Building, Professional Examinations Unit
101 Centre Plaza Drive
Monterey Park, CA 91754
(323) 526-5611
On-Line Filing: To file On-Line,
https://easier.co.la.ca.us/easier/Applicant/applicant_logon.cfm?exid=613.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA coordinator at (323) 526-5606. Contact the Coordinator of Personnel Services for Disabled Persons by calling (323) 526-5606. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling (323) 260-5291 or (323) 267-6669 . The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to
provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to
improve compliance with court-ordered child, family and spousal support
obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for
additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.

VETERAN'S CREDIT
VETERANS' PREFERENCE CREDIT of 10 points will be added to the final
passing grade in any open competitive examination if you are an honorably
discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States:
During a declared war; or
During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; or
For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of
which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; or
In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary
medal has been authorized and awarded.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such
service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented
from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower
of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214,
Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official
documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans' preference. If you are unable to provide any documentation at the time of filing, the 10 points will be withheld until such time as it is provided.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon
verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are
required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business
days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1) identity and 2) U.S.
employment eligibility.

RECORD OF CONVICTIONS
A full disclosure of all convictions is required. Failure to disclose convictions will
result in disqualification. Not all convictions constitute an automatic bar to
employment. Factors such as your age at the time of the offense(s), and the
recency of offense(s) will be taken into account, as well as the relationship
between the offense(s) and the job(s) for which you apply. However, any applicant for County employment who has been convicted of workers' compensation fraud is automatically barred from employment with the County of Los Angeles (County Code Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR COURT RECORDS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED BY A VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE INCLUDED.

SOCIAL SECURITY ACT OF 2004
Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social
Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the website
www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772-1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.