Pharmacist (Clinical and Drug Information Coordinator)

Job Description:

Pharmacist (Clinical and Drug Information Coordinator)

Description

The Position

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases: 5% on July 1, 2025

Why Join Contra Costa Health?
The Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division, in partnership with consumers, families, staff and community-based agencies, provides welcoming and integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, and other needs that promote wellness, recovery, and resiliency while respecting the complexity and diversity of the people we serve.
We are recruiting to fill one permanent full-time Pharmacist (Clinical and Drug Information Coordinator) position with a primary base in Martinez but will travel to regional clinics throughout the County. The position will be responsible for monitoring drug therapy for behavioral health clients, providing drug information, clinical consultation and various educational programs and in-services for health care providers. In addition, the selected candidate will prepare for and participate in EQRO, DHCS and other audits; perform quality assurance drug use evaluations; write policies and procedures related to medication administration, storage, transportation, and disposal; and other related duties as required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes initiative, stays focused on goals and is proactive
• Is organized and results-driven
• Is able to manage stress well as you will encounter pressing demands from multiple sources
• Is responsible for providing effective and supportive communication and feedback to team members
• Is reliable and able to work independently but also able to build strong working relationships
• Follows federal, state and local regulations

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Monitoring drug therapy for behavioral health clients
• Providing drug information, clinical consultation and various educational programs and in-services for health care providers
• Preparing for and participating in EQRO, DHCS and other audits
• Performing quality assurance drug use evaluations
• Writing policies and procedures related to medication administration, storage, transportation, and disposal

A few reasons why you might love this job:

• You will work with a highly dedicated and diverse team of professionals who value the service of others
• You will contribute to a dynamic organization that embraces creativity, learning and mutual support
• You will work directly with both beneficiaries and mental health care professionals

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will work in a fast-paced environment providing support for team members who provide direct services
• You will work with populations experiencing complex needs
• You will need to balance supporting team members while staying focused and organized with your own workload
• You will be responsible for finding solutions when issues arise

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing & Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Industry Monitoring: Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Managing Organizational Complexity: Maneuvering through complex political situations and functions within the organization
• Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objective

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 current, valid Pharmacist License issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Education: Possession of a doctor of pharmacy degree and completion of one of the following (1) one year residency program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists; or (2) a post-graduate fellowship program.

Substitution for California License: A current, valid Pharmacist license issued by a U.S. Pharmacy Board may be substituted for the California License. Candidates qualifying under this substitution pattern must obtain a Pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy prior to employment.

Substitution for Education (Residency/Post-Graduate Fellowship Program): Possession of a Pharmacotherapy Board Certification from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or American College of Clinical Pharmacists and one (1) year of full time or its equivalent experience as a licensed pharmacist.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of psychotropics and related monitoring
• Co-occurring mental health and SUD experience/knowledge
• Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
• Experience in quality implementation and reporting

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: 9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$151,628.04 - $193,498.80 Annually