Pharmacist I

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Health Services Unit

PHARMACIST I

Why Join Contra Costa Health?

Contra Costa Health is the largest county department in Contra Costa County with over 4,700 employees. Our mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa with special attention to those who are most vulnerable to health problems. We provide services through nine operational areas: Behavioral Health, Contra Costa Health Plan, Emergency Medical Services, Environmental Health, Hazardous Materials, Health, Housing & Homeless Services, Public Health, Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers and Detention Health.

The Contra Costa Health Department currently has a great career opportunity to fill one (1) vacant Pharmacist I position to perform professional pharmaceutical work in the dispensing of prescriptions and drugs as well as keeps records of drugs, poisons, and narcotics as required by Federal and State law. This position will work in the pharmacy at Contra Costa County Detention Facility in Martinez and Richmond.

Contra Costa Health is an integrated system of healthcare services that covers health at every level: the individual, the family, and the community. For low-income and uninsured residents of Contra Costa County, Contra Costa Health is the safety net, providing medical services not available to them elsewhere.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional
• Knowledgeable
• A team player

What you will typically be responsible for:

• screens drug orders for drug interactions and Incompatibilities
• Consults with physicians as necessary to clarify medication orders
• Prepares and dispenses drugs and pharmaceutical preparations
• Fills prescriptions
• Assists in ward inspections
• Checks the work of Pharmacy Technician as required
• Updates reference books, treatment authorization requests and non-formulary drug lists
• Assists with chart reviews and audits
• Verify prescription orders in electronic health record (Epic)
• Manage inventory
• Pharmacist technician oversight
• inspection of medication storage areas

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work with a great team of highly motivated professionals.
• This is a great opportunity for public service and to serve incarcerated patients.

• The County offers fantastic and competitive health benefits! Check them out here: Employee Benefits | Contra Costa County, CA Official Website

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Must be comfortable working in a detention facility
• You will work in a highly regulated government environment.

Competencies Required:

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
• Establishing Credibility: Doing what he/she commits to doing and respecting the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships

To read the complete job description, please click here .

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future openings for up to 6 months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a Valid License to practice Pharmacy in California.

Applicants are required to attach a copy of their license to their application.
Other Requirements: Completion of training or experience either concurrent with or subsequent to formal education leading to licensure which would have provided knowledge of unit dose and I.V. Additive Concepts.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Retail, hospital or jail experience is preferred but not needed

Selection Process

Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application. Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.Training & Experience Evaluation: Candidates who clearly demonstrate that they possess the minimum qualifications will have their training and experience evaluated. The responses to the supplemental questions, at the time of filing, will be evaluated to determine each candidate's relevant education, training, and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 4/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• Contra Costa County Human Resources Department

• 925-655-2100

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