Los Angeles County
HEALTH FACILITIES CONSULTANT, PHARMACY
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
FIRST DAY OF FILING:
Friday, March 10, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. ,
Pacific Time (PT)
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted DEFINITION: Provides consultation to administrative, medical, pharmacy and nursing personnel in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health facilities to assist them in achieving compliance with State and Federal Pharmacy Laws and Regulations; and provides consultation to the professional staff of the County Health Facilities Inspection Division by evaluating pharmacy services provided by licensed health care facilities.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: The one position allocable to this class receives administrative direction from the Health Facilities Program Manager in the Department of Health Services. The incumbent makes evaluations where necessary and provides consultation services as requested by licensees or by Health Facilities Evaluators to improve administrative procedures and the quality of pharmacy services in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and related health care facilities. In addition, the Health Facilities Consultant, Pharmacy provides consultation and guidance in pharmacy matters to Health Facilities Evaluators, who survey licensed health facilities throughout Los Angeles County for compliance with County, State, and Federal health laws and regulations, including those governing pharmacy services. The incumbent also investigates complaints regarding pharmacy services in licensed facilities, prepares reports of findings, and works with facility and division staffs to initiate action when necessary.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits.
Provides professional consultation to health facility administrators in the interpretation of laws and regulations governing licensing, accreditation, and certification for Medi-care and Medi-Cal and in various acceptable methods of maintaining, improving or modifying pharmacy services and operations. Reviews and analyzes written reports prepared by Health Facilities Evaluators describing the status of pharmacy services in each facility, noting areas of non-compliance with pharmacy standards, laws, and regulations; assists survey staff in evaluating findings and suggesting methods for achieving compliance. Visits health facilities and evaluates the quality of pharmacy services and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations; notifies facilities in writing of findings and recommendations for correction of deficiencies; monitors progress toward implementation of recommendations and notifies facilities in writing when compliance is achieved as needed. Testifies as an expert witness in pharmacy, presenting analyses of facility evaluations at license revocation proceedings or criminal actions against health facilities, as needed. Confers with architects and engineers concerning standards and requirements for working space, equipment, storage space, refrigeration, and new types of pharmacy services in connection with construction or modification of pharmacy facilities. Maintains liaison with State and Federal agencies, fiscal intermediaries, the pharmacy liaison committee for hospitals, and professional organizations in connection with the analysis and interpretation of legislative and regulatory material in the area of pharmacy services and its application to licensed health care facilities. Reviews, analyzes, and initiates proposed changes in regulations relating to pharmaceutical services in health facilities. Provides education, training, and orientation to staff of the Health Facilities Inspection Division; assists in organizing and conducting seminars, conferences, and workshops for health professionals; prepares manuals and guidelines used in the training of pharmacy students in concepts of pharmacy practices, principles, clinical pharmacy programs, and standards as they relate to licensed hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Pharmacy Supervisor I * or Pharmacy Services Chief I **.
License:
A license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the State of California.*** 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:
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.
Special Requirement Information:
*
Experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of
Pharmacy Supervisor I
is defined as: Supervises professional and support personnel in the provision of pharmacy services in a hospital, clinic, correctional facility, or other health care setting. **
Experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of
Pharmacy Services Chief I
is defined as: Plans and directs the work of a small pharmacy in a hospital or other health care setting and may perform direct pharmacy services.
***License/Certificate Information: In the license/certificate section of your application, be sure to give the title of your required certificate, number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency.
The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or
your application will not be accepted.
You MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of the application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet the Minimum Requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing
weighted 100% .
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).
Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. ____________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application
BEFORE
5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. 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. 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 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. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.
I n the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have
clearly shown that you meet the
REQUIREMENTS
. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be
REJECTED
. _________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that
ALL
information supplied by applicants and 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. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT
. Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as
INCOMPLETE
and will not be accepted. Comments such as
"SEE RESUME"
or
"SEE APPLICATION"
will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as
INCOMPLETE
. _________________________________________________________________
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Fair Chance Initiative:
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. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).
If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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 or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application 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. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. _________________________________________________________________ California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone:
(323) 659-6546
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone
: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name:
Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County, one of California’s original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation’s largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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Friday, March 10, 2023 at 8:30 A.M. ,
Pacific Time (PT)
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. No Out-of-Class experience will be accepted DEFINITION: Provides consultation to administrative, medical, pharmacy and nursing personnel in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health facilities to assist them in achieving compliance with State and Federal Pharmacy Laws and Regulations; and provides consultation to the professional staff of the County Health Facilities Inspection Division by evaluating pharmacy services provided by licensed health care facilities.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS: The one position allocable to this class receives administrative direction from the Health Facilities Program Manager in the Department of Health Services. The incumbent makes evaluations where necessary and provides consultation services as requested by licensees or by Health Facilities Evaluators to improve administrative procedures and the quality of pharmacy services in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and related health care facilities. In addition, the Health Facilities Consultant, Pharmacy provides consultation and guidance in pharmacy matters to Health Facilities Evaluators, who survey licensed health facilities throughout Los Angeles County for compliance with County, State, and Federal health laws and regulations, including those governing pharmacy services. The incumbent also investigates complaints regarding pharmacy services in licensed facilities, prepares reports of findings, and works with facility and division staffs to initiate action when necessary.
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits! Click here to see a list of employee benefits.
Provides professional consultation to health facility administrators in the interpretation of laws and regulations governing licensing, accreditation, and certification for Medi-care and Medi-Cal and in various acceptable methods of maintaining, improving or modifying pharmacy services and operations. Reviews and analyzes written reports prepared by Health Facilities Evaluators describing the status of pharmacy services in each facility, noting areas of non-compliance with pharmacy standards, laws, and regulations; assists survey staff in evaluating findings and suggesting methods for achieving compliance. Visits health facilities and evaluates the quality of pharmacy services and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations; notifies facilities in writing of findings and recommendations for correction of deficiencies; monitors progress toward implementation of recommendations and notifies facilities in writing when compliance is achieved as needed. Testifies as an expert witness in pharmacy, presenting analyses of facility evaluations at license revocation proceedings or criminal actions against health facilities, as needed. Confers with architects and engineers concerning standards and requirements for working space, equipment, storage space, refrigeration, and new types of pharmacy services in connection with construction or modification of pharmacy facilities. Maintains liaison with State and Federal agencies, fiscal intermediaries, the pharmacy liaison committee for hospitals, and professional organizations in connection with the analysis and interpretation of legislative and regulatory material in the area of pharmacy services and its application to licensed health care facilities. Reviews, analyzes, and initiates proposed changes in regulations relating to pharmaceutical services in health facilities. Provides education, training, and orientation to staff of the Health Facilities Inspection Division; assists in organizing and conducting seminars, conferences, and workshops for health professionals; prepares manuals and guidelines used in the training of pharmacy students in concepts of pharmacy practices, principles, clinical pharmacy programs, and standards as they relate to licensed hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and related health care facilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County class of Pharmacy Supervisor I * or Pharmacy Services Chief I **.
License:
A license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the State of California.*** 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:
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.
Special Requirement Information:
*
Experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of
Pharmacy Supervisor I
is defined as: Supervises professional and support personnel in the provision of pharmacy services in a hospital, clinic, correctional facility, or other health care setting. **
Experience at the level of the County of Los Angeles class of
Pharmacy Services Chief I
is defined as: Plans and directs the work of a small pharmacy in a hospital or other health care setting and may perform direct pharmacy services.
***License/Certificate Information: In the license/certificate section of your application, be sure to give the title of your required certificate, number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency.
The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or
your application will not be accepted.
You MUST attach a legible copy of the certificate to the application at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days of the application submission to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov . DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:
Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements. EXAMINATION CONTENT:
Once we have determined that you meet the Minimum Requirements, the examination process will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire information submitted at the time of filing
weighted 100% .
Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination (evaluation of experience) to be added on the Eligible Register (hiring list).
Passing this examination and being added on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of eligibility. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.
Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. VACANCY INFORMATION: The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur. AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. ____________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application
BEFORE
5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. 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. 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 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. Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov.
I n the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have
clearly shown that you meet the
REQUIREMENTS
. Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be
REJECTED
. _________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please note that
ALL
information supplied by applicants and 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. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process. FALSIFICATION
of any information may result in
DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT
. Utilizing
VERBIAGE
from Class Specification(s) and/or Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties
WILL NOT
be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as
INCOMPLETE
and will not be accepted. Comments such as
"SEE RESUME"
or
"SEE APPLICATION"
will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as
INCOMPLETE
. _________________________________________________________________
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Fair Chance Initiative:
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. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).
If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
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 or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC 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. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org/reopening.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, E-MAIL AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application 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. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. _________________________________________________________________ California Relay Services Phone:
(800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone:
(323) 659-6546
Teletype Phone:
(800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone
: (800) 897-0077
Department Contact Name:
Exam Analyst
Department Contact Phone:
(323) 659-6546
Department Contact E-mail:
HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County, one of California’s original 27 counties, was established on Feb. 18, 1850. It is one of the nation’s largest counties with 4,084 square miles, and has the largest population of any county in the nation. Notice
Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility. An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.
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