Pharmacist

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Salary : $177,751.44 – $186,646.32 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 28248-F
Department: Health Services
Opening Date: 02/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/6/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position
This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:
6/16/26, 7/14/26, 8/11/26, 9/8/26, 10/6/26 (Final)

Note: Vacancies may be permanent or intermittent on-call.

Under direction, the Pharmacist compounds and dispenses pharmaceutical drugs, medicines and prescriptions, and provides direct consultative services to health care professionals and patients regarding drug therapy.
Examples of 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

Employment Qualifications

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. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click or speak to someone in our office before the final filing or cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Rules. 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

APPLICATION

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 to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street, Room 4667
Sacramento, CA 95814Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked “Supplemental Questions”. Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of “See Resume” or “See Application”, or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant’s computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write “no experience” for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate’s application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate’s responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate’s education, training and experience. The candidate’s application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate’s responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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For information regarding County jobs:
Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests – Job Applicant Instructions
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees’ current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:
The County’s defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees’ Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website,

DENTAL INSURANCE:
For more information, visit the

LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the
WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers’ Compensation laws of California.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran’s score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran’s name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran’s preference for certification purposes.

“Disabled Veteran” means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran’s preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.
Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran’s status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule “reserve” status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):
Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:
Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and
The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.
01

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.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as ‘See Resume’ as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions

02

NOTE: If you meet the minimum qualifications (via the information you provided on your application and requested documentation), your exam score (based on your supplemental questionnaire responses) places you within the reachable ranks on the resulting eligible list and you are invited to interview; you will be asked to expand on, clarify, and/or provide examples to support the selections you made on this exam (supplemental questionnaire).

• I have read and understood the above information.

03

Positions as a Pharmacist with Sacramento County require a valid active Registered Pharmacist license issued by the State of California Board of Pharmacy.

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

• Yes
• No

04

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.

If you selected “No”, write “none”.
05

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

• Yes. Should you be contacted, be prepared to provide explanation/information at the interview.
• No.

06

Have you completed an accredited residency program?

• No
• Yes

07

If you chose “Yes” in Question #6, 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.

If you chose “No”, write “None”.
08

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

09

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

10

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

• Yes
• No

11

Hours of Work: Select all boxes that you are available for and willing to accept.

• Days
• Evenings/Swings
• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays

12

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

13

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.

• No
• African American Culture
• Arabic Language and Middle Eastern Culture
• Armenian Language and Culture
• Burmese Language and Culture
• Cambodian Language and Culture
• Chinese Language and Culture
• Farsi Language and Culture
• Hmong Language and Culture
• Japanese Language and Culture
• Korean Language and Culture
• Lao Language and Culture
• Mien Language and Culture
• Native American Culture
• Punjabi Language and East Indian Culture
• Russian Language and Culture
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Tagalog Language and Culture
• Ukrainian Language and Culture
• Vietnamese Language and Culture

14

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? Check the appropriate option.

• Yes
• No
• I am already certified by the County of Sacramento.

15

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. Information given will be subject to verification. If you did not select that you have already been certified, please write or type “N/A”.
16

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

If you have no qualifying experience, write “None”.
17

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

• Yes

18

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

19

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

20

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type “None”.
Required Question