City and County of San Francisco
Clinical Pharmacist (2454) - Dept. of Public Health - (H00047)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Clinical Pharmacist (2454) - Dept. of Public Health - (H00047)
Department: Public Health
Job class: 2454-Clinical Pharmacist
Salary range: $189,020.00 - $241,228.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Continuous
Rule: Rule of the List
List type: Entrance
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
Application Opening – Friday, February 4, 2022
Application Deadline – Continuous
Salary: $191,854 - $244,842 Annually
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
Recruitment ID: CCT-2454-H00047
Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) To protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions – the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.
The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.
Duties Under general direction, the Clinical Pharmacist performs professional pharmaceutical duties in drug education and utilization, counsels patients on drug usage, educates health care personnel on drug utilization, and may compound drugs and dispense medicines in a clinical pharmacy. The essential functions include:
Interviews and examines patients for drug evaluation; checks on drug adherence and side-effects; discusses symptoms and effects of prescribed drugs with patients and maintains a drug history on patients interviewed.
Consults with physicians on drug usage and the drug regime of specific patients particularly hypertensive, diabetic, and psychiatric patients; recommends changes in the drug or the dosage prescribed for these patients.
Conducts both formal and informal training for nursing staff, medical and pharmacy students and residents and other health care staff on drug utilization, dosage, incompatibilities, preferred dosage forms, evidence-based medication therapy and toxicity, etc.
Participates in the development and revision of medication use policies and guidelines.
Compounds drugs, prepares, and dispenses medications, checks pharmacy stock, and keeps records.
The 2454 Clinical Pharmacist also performs other related duties as assigned.
Nature of positions Positions are located throughout the Department of Public Health, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (LHH), Community Primary Care and Mental Health Clinics, as well as San Francisco County Jails. Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities, the homeless population and/or individuals who have or are carriers of infectious/communicable diseases.
How to qualify Minimum Qualifications
License: Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Please attach a copy of license). License status must be "Valid and Current".
Experience: One (1) of the following:
A. Completion of six (6) months of a pharmacy residency program; OR
B. Completion of six (6) months of a post-graduate pharmacy fellowship program; OR
C. Two (2) years of professional level experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (equivalent to class 2454 Clinical Pharmacist within the City and County of San Francisco); OR
D. Possession of a Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty area.
One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours.
Special Conditions
Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in emergency medicine, critical care, or toxicology; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in an Emergency Department (ED) setting.
Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in psychiatry; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in a psychiatric setting.
Bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending on the department’s needs. Only those eligible that pass the bilingual proficiency exam will be considered for bilingual positions.
The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
Recent and verifiable experience integrating, supporting and maintaining an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Pharmacy Information System (PIS); and implementing, developing, and evaluating Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE) within the last three years.
Desired Qualifications Acute Care Practice
Demonstrated experience with the acute care medicine patient population.
Clinical and/or lived experience with diverse communities.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ambulatory Care Practice
Completion of an ambulatory/primary care pharmacy residency, specialty residency, or fellowship.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Cantonese is highly desired.
Mission-driven, passionate candidates with Primary Care clinical expertise and lived experience with Black/African American, Latinx, LGBTQIA+ and other diverse and intersecting communities.
Meets requirements for prescribing as required by Standardize Procedure for Ambulatory Care Pharmacist within San Francisco Health Network.
Behavioral Health Practice
Completion of a psychiatric pharmacy residency.
Clinical experience working in substance use disorder or mental health settings.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Cantonese is highly desired.
Mission-driven, passionate candidates with Mental Health/Behavioral Health/ Substance Use clinical expertise and lived experience with Black/African American, Latinx, LGBTQIA+ and other diverse and intersecting communities.
Board Certification as a Psychiatric Pharmacist.
Possession of a valid Advanced Practice Pharmacist license in California.
Long Term Care Practice
Completion of a geriatric pharmacy residency.
Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy.
Important Note Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Selection Procedures Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying). Applicants may be required to complete a MQSQ at any point in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%). Candidates will be emailed a Training and Experience Evaluation Supplemental Questionnaire and will be evaluated based on this.
Language Proficiency Exam: For positions requiring bilingual fluency, candidates deemed qualified must pass a departmentally approved language proficiency exam before appointment.
Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.
How To Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
Our e‑mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your e‑mail is set to accept messages from all of us at this link.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; it is their responsibility to contact the analyst if they update their e‑mail address.
Applicants will receive a confirmation e‑mail that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation e‑mail for their records. Failure to receive this e‑mail means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Terms Of Announcement And Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations.
Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco
Information about the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Workers
Reasonable Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
Veterans Preference
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Herbert Chau at herbert.chau@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6707.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Job class: 2454-Clinical Pharmacist
Salary range: $189,020.00 - $241,228.00
Role type: Permanent Civil Service
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Continuous
Rule: Rule of the List
List type: Entrance
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.
Application Opening – Friday, February 4, 2022
Application Deadline – Continuous
Salary: $191,854 - $244,842 Annually
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
Recruitment ID: CCT-2454-H00047
Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) To protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions – the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health.
The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.
Duties Under general direction, the Clinical Pharmacist performs professional pharmaceutical duties in drug education and utilization, counsels patients on drug usage, educates health care personnel on drug utilization, and may compound drugs and dispense medicines in a clinical pharmacy. The essential functions include:
Interviews and examines patients for drug evaluation; checks on drug adherence and side-effects; discusses symptoms and effects of prescribed drugs with patients and maintains a drug history on patients interviewed.
Consults with physicians on drug usage and the drug regime of specific patients particularly hypertensive, diabetic, and psychiatric patients; recommends changes in the drug or the dosage prescribed for these patients.
Conducts both formal and informal training for nursing staff, medical and pharmacy students and residents and other health care staff on drug utilization, dosage, incompatibilities, preferred dosage forms, evidence-based medication therapy and toxicity, etc.
Participates in the development and revision of medication use policies and guidelines.
Compounds drugs, prepares, and dispenses medications, checks pharmacy stock, and keeps records.
The 2454 Clinical Pharmacist also performs other related duties as assigned.
Nature of positions Positions are located throughout the Department of Public Health, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center (LHH), Community Primary Care and Mental Health Clinics, as well as San Francisco County Jails. Some positions may require employees to work directly with individuals within locked jails and psychiatric facilities, the homeless population and/or individuals who have or are carriers of infectious/communicable diseases.
How to qualify Minimum Qualifications
License: Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. (Please attach a copy of license). License status must be "Valid and Current".
Experience: One (1) of the following:
A. Completion of six (6) months of a pharmacy residency program; OR
B. Completion of six (6) months of a post-graduate pharmacy fellowship program; OR
C. Two (2) years of professional level experience as a Clinical Pharmacist (equivalent to class 2454 Clinical Pharmacist within the City and County of San Francisco); OR
D. Possession of a Board Certification in a pharmacy specialty area.
One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours.
Special Conditions
Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in emergency medicine, critical care, or toxicology; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in an Emergency Department (ED) setting.
Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency program in psychiatry; OR two years of full-time professional level experience as a clinical pharmacist in a psychiatric setting.
Bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending on the department’s needs. Only those eligible that pass the bilingual proficiency exam will be considered for bilingual positions.
The ability to obtain and maintain security clearance with the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department.
Recent and verifiable experience integrating, supporting and maintaining an Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Pharmacy Information System (PIS); and implementing, developing, and evaluating Computerized Prescriber Order Entry (CPOE) within the last three years.
Desired Qualifications Acute Care Practice
Demonstrated experience with the acute care medicine patient population.
Clinical and/or lived experience with diverse communities.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ambulatory Care Practice
Completion of an ambulatory/primary care pharmacy residency, specialty residency, or fellowship.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Cantonese is highly desired.
Mission-driven, passionate candidates with Primary Care clinical expertise and lived experience with Black/African American, Latinx, LGBTQIA+ and other diverse and intersecting communities.
Meets requirements for prescribing as required by Standardize Procedure for Ambulatory Care Pharmacist within San Francisco Health Network.
Behavioral Health Practice
Completion of a psychiatric pharmacy residency.
Clinical experience working in substance use disorder or mental health settings.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Cantonese is highly desired.
Mission-driven, passionate candidates with Mental Health/Behavioral Health/ Substance Use clinical expertise and lived experience with Black/African American, Latinx, LGBTQIA+ and other diverse and intersecting communities.
Board Certification as a Psychiatric Pharmacist.
Possession of a valid Advanced Practice Pharmacist license in California.
Long Term Care Practice
Completion of a geriatric pharmacy residency.
Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy.
Important Note Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.
Selection Procedures Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying). Applicants may be required to complete a MQSQ at any point in the recruitment process.
Training and Experience Evaluation (Weight: 100%). Candidates will be emailed a Training and Experience Evaluation Supplemental Questionnaire and will be evaluated based on this.
Language Proficiency Exam: For positions requiring bilingual fluency, candidates deemed qualified must pass a departmentally approved language proficiency exam before appointment.
Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.
How To Apply Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.
Our e‑mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your e‑mail is set to accept messages from all of us at this link.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment; it is their responsibility to contact the analyst if they update their e‑mail address.
Applicants will receive a confirmation e‑mail that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation e‑mail for their records. Failure to receive this e‑mail means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Terms Of Announcement And Appeal Rights Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations.
Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco
Information about the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Workers
Reasonable Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
Veterans Preference
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Herbert Chau at herbert.chau@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6707.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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