Job Description
Job Description
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Join a specialized pharmacy team providing critical pharmaceutical care within a secure correctional health environment in Los Angeles. This long-term, open-ended contract opportunity supports a 24/7 jail pharmacy located primarily at the Twin Towers Jail Pharmacy in Downtown Los Angeles.
Responsibilities:
- Dispense and verify medications accurately in a correctional health setting.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and effective pharmaceutical care.
- Maintain compliance with security procedures and departmental policies.
- Participate in training and competency assessments as required.
Work Schedule:
- Evening shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Overnight shift: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- 7.5-hour shifts, approximately 37.5 hours per week.
Qualifications:
- Active California Pharmacist license.
- Minimum of 2 years of retail/outpatient pharmacy experience.
- Ability to complete security clearance documentation and pass competency testing.
- Flexibility to work evening or overnight shifts in a secure correctional facility.
- Local candidates preferred.
Hiring Process Highlights:
- Submit required documentation by June 7th.
- Interview and facility tour scheduled for June 19th.
- Successful candidates must pass a competency test, employee health screening, and Livescan fingerprinting.
- Anticipated start date in mid-July.
- The process from submission to start date may take 6 to 10 weeks.
Benefits and Opportunities:
- Work within the Los Angeles County Department of Health System, a large network of ambulatory clinics and hospitals.
- Potential pathway to a permanent county position offering competitive salary, excellent benefits, pension, union representation, and career advancement.
- Experience a safe and structured pharmacy work environment, with a guided facility tour during the interview day.
This contract position provides the unique challenge and reward of delivering pharmaceutical care in a correctional health setting with the potential for long-term career growth. Candidates ready to engage in a comprehensive onboarding process and contribute to public health within a government system are encouraged to apply promptly.
Compensation for this position ranges from $61.00 to $72.00. 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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