San Diego County Public Defender’s Office
Pharmacist-25425010
San Diego County Public Defender’s Office, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
PHARMACIST
INTERVIEWS WILL START on the week of March 2, 2026. Job offers for selected candidates will be made on or before April 30, 2026.
Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.97% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 4.47% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
Pharmacists perform professional pharmaceutical work such as providing direct care services, supporting pharmaceutical services delivery, dispensing drugs and pharmaceutical supplies, verifying drugs, consulting with physicians and nurses, and supervising the work of Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmaceutical services are currently provided to San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (an Acute Psychiatric Hospital), Edgemoor Hospital (a Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility), Public Health Clinics, Behavioral Health Clinics, and other locations throughout the County of San Diego. Pharmacists will work at various locations.
There is currently one (1) vacancy however, the list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.
For more detailed information about the Pharmacist job classification, click here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a current and valid Pharmacist license, without restriction or probation, issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy; AND,
Graduation from an accredited U.S. college or university, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification; or certified equivalency for foreign studies in pharmacy; AND,
One (1) year of verifiable experience as a registered pharmacist in one of the following licensed health care facilities: a pharmacy serving a skilled nursing facility, retail pharmacy, or hospital.
If you have completed a residency program, please include that in your work experience and attach the certification of completion.
Notes
Experience must have included IV admixture for positions at Edgemoor.
A doctoral degree in pharmacy is highly desirable.
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
One or more board certifications from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), such as Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Geriatric (BCGP), or Psychiatric (BCPP), Infectious Disease (BCIDP), Ambulatory Care (BCACP); and/or
Pharmacy post-graduate training (Residency) in Hospital, Geriatric, Psychiatric, Infectious Disease, or Ambulatory Care. Current residents are strongly encouraged to apply and indicate the date of completion.
Note: Please attach all relevant board certifications or documents to your application for verification.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental application forms. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
Strategic Plan Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov).
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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Future Salary Increases
June 2026 – 4.97% increase to base pay (3.50% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
June 2027 – 4.47% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.47% Market Adjustment)
Pharmacists perform professional pharmaceutical work such as providing direct care services, supporting pharmaceutical services delivery, dispensing drugs and pharmaceutical supplies, verifying drugs, consulting with physicians and nurses, and supervising the work of Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmaceutical services are currently provided to San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (an Acute Psychiatric Hospital), Edgemoor Hospital (a Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility), Public Health Clinics, Behavioral Health Clinics, and other locations throughout the County of San Diego. Pharmacists will work at various locations.
There is currently one (1) vacancy however, the list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies.
For more detailed information about the Pharmacist job classification, click here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a current and valid Pharmacist license, without restriction or probation, issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy; AND,
Graduation from an accredited U.S. college or university, Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification; or certified equivalency for foreign studies in pharmacy; AND,
One (1) year of verifiable experience as a registered pharmacist in one of the following licensed health care facilities: a pharmacy serving a skilled nursing facility, retail pharmacy, or hospital.
If you have completed a residency program, please include that in your work experience and attach the certification of completion.
Notes
Experience must have included IV admixture for positions at Edgemoor.
A doctoral degree in pharmacy is highly desirable.
A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at the time of employment.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
One or more board certifications from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), such as Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Geriatric (BCGP), or Psychiatric (BCPP), Infectious Disease (BCIDP), Ambulatory Care (BCACP); and/or
Pharmacy post-graduate training (Residency) in Hospital, Geriatric, Psychiatric, Infectious Disease, or Ambulatory Care. Current residents are strongly encouraged to apply and indicate the date of completion.
Note: Please attach all relevant board certifications or documents to your application for verification.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
EVALUATION The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental application forms. Please ensure that all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
Strategic Plan Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov).
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
#J-18808-Ljbffr