Pharmacist

Pharmacist Salary and Job Information

Pharmacist Salary: $172,594.08 - $181,217.52 Annually Location: Sacramento, CA Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 28248-F Department: Health Services Opening Date: February 24, 2026 Closing Date: October 6, 2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Job Description

The Pharmacist will compound and dispense pharmaceutical drugs, medicines, and prescriptions, and provide direct consultative services to healthcare professionals and patients regarding drug therapy.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical arithmetic, chemistry, materia-medica, and pharmacology
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing methods
• Federal and State laws relative to dispensing and use of narcotics, poisons, and drugs
• Principles and methods for curriculum and training design; instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Ability to compound a wide variety of drugs and medicines
• Assimilate and provide information on drugs and their actions
• Advise and consult with medical and nursing staff regarding the properties of drug substances
• Counsel patients regarding use, possible side effects, and storage of medication
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and patients
• Conduct drug research and drug utilization studies
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and records

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Pharmacist issued by the State of California Board of Pharmacy
• Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination.

General Qualifications

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment
• Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis

Probationary Period

• The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months

Application and Testing Information

• Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately
• All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date
• Click here to apply
• County of Sacramento
• Department of Personnel Services
• Employment Services Division
• 700 H Street, Room 4667
• Sacramento, CA 95814
• Phone: (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
• Email: EmployOffice@saccounty.net
• Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
• Website: www.SacCountyJobs.net

Supplemental Questionnaire

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

1. Do you possess a valid active Registered Pharmacist license issued by the State of California Board of Pharmacy?

Yes No

2. You must provide current and valid proof of registration as a Pharmacist with the California Board of Pharmacy. Please provide your Registered Pharmacist license number and expiration date below and attach a copy of your license to your application for verification.

3. Have you been disciplined or had your license revoked by any state board of Pharmacy in the last 5 years?

Yes No

4. If you chose "Yes" in Question #3, write "none".

5. Have you completed an accredited residency program?

Yes No

6. If you chose "Yes" in Question #5, describe your residency program include the following: City and State of the residency program, beginning and ending dates and a brief description of the program.

7. Select the one box that best describes the length of your experience working as a licensed Pharmacist.

None Less than one (1) year One (1) year but less than three (3) years Three (3) years but less than five (5) years Five (5) years or more

8. Select all boxes that best describe entities or environments in which you performed as a licensed Pharmacist.

None Community/closed door Ambulatory clinic/home health Hospital Jail or Prison Facility

9. Some positions are located within locked facilities. Are you willing to accept a position in a locked facility?

Yes No

10. Select all boxes that you are available for and willing to accept.

Days Evenings/Swings Weekends Holidays

11. Select all boxes that show options you are available for and willing to accept.

Full time work Part time work On-call/per diem work

12. Do you have the ability to fluently and effectively communicate (speak, read, and/or write) in one or more of the languages listed below, or do you have overall knowledge of the African American and/or Native American culture, its community resources and an understanding of the social, economic, and educational problems/issues generally experienced by members of these communities and want to be considered for a position using those skills?

Check all box(es) that apply.

13. If you want to be considered for a position using a language and/or culture skill, and have not already been tested, you may be tested for such a skill at a future date. This testing would assess items such as knowledge of customs, tradition, culture and history, ability to communicate effectively, familiarity with colloquialisms and dialects, and social, economic and educational issues related to the culture.

Do you want to be certified for having skills in a language other than English or knowledge of another culture?

Yes No

14. If you checked that you are already certified by the County of Sacramento, write or type the language(s) and culture(s) you are certified in and the approximate date(s) that you were tested.

15. List your employment experience that qualifies you for the Pharmacist position. For all experience listed, provide the following: Employer, Dates of employment, Position title, Position level (e.g. management, supervisory, etc.), Primary duties and responsibilities, to include experience selections from prior questions including questions #8 and #9.

16. I have read the General Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

Yes No

17. The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

Yes No

18. Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year Attended an event more than one (1) year ago Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives Have not attended a career fair and/or job event

19. List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended: Name of event, Location of event, Month and year of event.

20. Required Question

Employer: County of Sacramento Address: 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814 Phone: (916) 874-5593 Website: http://www.saccountyjobs.net