Job Description
Job Description
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification and 1+ years Pharmacy Technician experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
This long-term, open-ended contract opportunity invites experienced pharmacists to support pharmacy operations at a major county correctional health facility. You will primarily work at the Twin Towers Jail Pharmacy in Downtown Los Angeles, integral to a 24/7 jail pharmacy service, ensuring timely and accurate medication dispensing in a secure environment.
Location: Downtown Los Angeles (Twin Towers Jail Pharmacy)
Schedule:
- Evening shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Overnight shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Shifts are 7.5 hours each; 37.5 hours per week
Responsibilities:
- Safely dispense prescription medications according to established protocols
- Manage pharmacy inventory to maintain adequate supplies
- Collaborate with healthcare staff in the correctional environment
- Comply with security procedures, including completing required clearance documentation
- Pass competency testing specific to the department’s guidelines
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Current California pharmacist license required
- Minimum of 2 years of retail or outpatient pharmacy experience preferred
- Ability to work evenings or overnight shifts as assigned
- Commitment to completing security clearance and competency testing process
- Local candidates who can attend the interview and onboarding process on specified dates
Hiring Process Highlights:
- Submit application by June 7 to be considered for the June 19 interview and facility tour (emphasizing safety)
- Complete security clearance paperwork and provide necessary documentation in advance
- Successfully pass a competency test and employee health clearance including fingerprinting (Livescan)
- Anticipated start date around mid-July
This role offers an entry point into the county’s health system, with potential for contract-to-hire opportunities leading to a permanent position featuring excellent benefits, pension, and union representation. The department prides itself on career development and internal mobility.
If you are a licensed pharmacist with relevant experience seeking a rewarding role in a unique healthcare setting, applying now positions you for consideration in this rigorous hiring process. Submit your application today to begin your pathway to serving in this impactful environment.
Compensation for this position ranges from $22.00 to $26.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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