2450-Pharmacist

Job description

CLASS TITLE: PHARMACIST

JOB CODE: 2450

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, performs professional pharmaceutical duties to assure quality patient care, appropriate drug therapy, and compliance with all applicable regulations; may supervise support personnel; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Class 2450 Pharmacist is distinguished from class 2454 Clinical Pharmacist in that the latter is assigned to a specialty practice or clinical service and has more varied duties. It is distinguished from class 2453 Supervising Pharmacist in that the latter is responsible for supervising and administering a specialized unit, area, shift or function of a large pharmacy.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise support personnel.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Reviews, processes, compounds, prepares, labels, and dispenses medication orders and prescriptions.

2. Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness, contraindications, interactions, adverse effects and therapeutic/toxic dosing.

3. Communicates drug information and/or medication counseling to patients and health care personnel.

4. Performs quality assurance by conducting drug use evaluations and medication area inspections.

5. Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of patient care activities.

6. Supervises support personnel, as required.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: laws regulating the practice of pharmacy, therapeutic/toxic dosing, drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse effects of drug therapy.

Ability and Skill to: prepare and maintain accurate, routine reports and records; supervise the work of support personnel and judge the adequacy of their work performance; communicate effectively orally; use professional judgment to make decisions, problem solve, and prioritize activities; use initiative and act independently.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:

License and Certification:

Requires possession of a valid Registered Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 2453 Supervising Pharmacist

From: Original Entrance Examination

ORIGINATION DATE: 1/12/1961

AMENDED DATE: 09/30/2015

REASON FOR AMENDMENT To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City 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.

Historic and future compensation