Pharmacist - Family Health Services (Departmental Promotional Only)
Apply NowCompany: County of San Mateo, CA
Location: San Mateo, CA 94403
Description:
Salary : $13,282.53 - $16,605.33 Monthly
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: F059O
Department: Family Health Services
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Closing Date: 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01A
Description
The County of San Mateo's Family Health Services Department is seeking a Pharmacist to join our team! Family Health Services (FHS) is a division within San Mateo County Health that houses the Immunization Program, as well as programs serving primarily pregnant people, parenting families, and children. This is a full-time, regular position.
The Pharmacist will be responsible for coordinating the Immunization Program and supporting partners across the County, including clinics, schools, childcare centers, and other health and social service organizations, in ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy is maintained and immunizations are available to all. This position requires a motivated individual with strong clinical skills and understanding of vaccines, as well as skills in critical thinking, data analysis, big-picture/system wide analysis, project management, computer system use, and oral/written communication.
The Pharmacist will be responsible for coordinating and executing the State Immunization Branch's workplan, including working closely with partners to maintain proper vaccine accountability and management, ensure there is broad access and high utilization of quality immunization services, use the California Immunization Registry and data reporting effectively, support education and training around vaccine safety and administration, and lead seasonal efforts supporting childcare and school immunization entry requirements and respiratory virus vaccination (Flu and COVID-19). The pharmacist should approach their role with a strong collaborative and learning mindset. The position will report to the FHS Immunization Program Manager.
Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate will:
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Application/Examination
Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the"Apply" buttonIf you are not on the County's website, please go tohttps://jobs.smcgov.orgto apply.A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULEFinal Filing Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening: Thursday, February 27, 2025Panel Interviews: Week of March 10, 2025
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Debbie Kong at dkong@smcgov.org
Analyst: Debbie Kong (Pharmacist - Family Health Services (Departmental Promotional Only) (F059)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
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IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.
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This recruitment is Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply. Are you currently a San Mateo County Health employee in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date with at least 1040 hours of continuous service? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
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This position requires that you possess a current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of California. You must provide proof of licensure, which will be verified. Do you meet this requirement? (A "no" response will disqualify you from this recruitment)
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If you selected "Yes" to possessing a Pharmacist license issued by the State of California, please provide us with your a) license number and b) the date of expiration (mm/dd/yyyy). (An incomplete response will disqualify you from this recruitment)
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Describe your experience working in a public health immunization program or emergency response. Give an example of how you used clinical skills to support healthcare and/or community partners in ensuring safe vaccine management.
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Describe a time you worked closely with vaccine stakeholders or community partners to implement a change involving new technology or in navigating updated vaccine guidance.
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Describe a time you used data to improve equitable vaccine access. What data sources did you use and how did you work with partners, be specific.
Required Question
Location : County of San Mateo, CA
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: F059O
Department: Family Health Services
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Closing Date: 2/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01A
Description
The County of San Mateo's Family Health Services Department is seeking a Pharmacist to join our team! Family Health Services (FHS) is a division within San Mateo County Health that houses the Immunization Program, as well as programs serving primarily pregnant people, parenting families, and children. This is a full-time, regular position.
The Pharmacist will be responsible for coordinating the Immunization Program and supporting partners across the County, including clinics, schools, childcare centers, and other health and social service organizations, in ensuring vaccine safety and efficacy is maintained and immunizations are available to all. This position requires a motivated individual with strong clinical skills and understanding of vaccines, as well as skills in critical thinking, data analysis, big-picture/system wide analysis, project management, computer system use, and oral/written communication.
The Pharmacist will be responsible for coordinating and executing the State Immunization Branch's workplan, including working closely with partners to maintain proper vaccine accountability and management, ensure there is broad access and high utilization of quality immunization services, use the California Immunization Registry and data reporting effectively, support education and training around vaccine safety and administration, and lead seasonal efforts supporting childcare and school immunization entry requirements and respiratory virus vaccination (Flu and COVID-19). The pharmacist should approach their role with a strong collaborative and learning mindset. The position will report to the FHS Immunization Program Manager.
Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Staying up to date on all Federal and State level immunization recommendations and guidance
- Advise patients and partner providers of vaccine use, giving information regarding proper use, storage, common side effects, and drug interactions
- Ensuring relevant providers and staff are properly trained on current guidance for safe vaccine management, storage and handling, and administration.
- Conduct Quality Assurance verification of proper vaccine management and clinical safety, including supporting clinical staff and working with vaccine manufacturers in responding to vaccine management problems like temperature excursions
- Supporting providers with enrollment in State and Federal immunization programs (including VFC, VFA/317, State General Fund Flu, and CA BAP) and compliance with State and Federal vaccine guidelines and program requirements
- Estimate needs and order vaccines and relevant pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain and keep in order vaccine and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Supporting safe and efficient distribution of State and Federally supplied vaccine
- Work with partners to improve equitable access to and receipt of all ACIP-recommended immunizations, especially for low income and underserved community members
- Promoting and optimizing the use of the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) in the jurisdiction
- Supporting partners in using web-based platforms like myCAvax, MyTurn, and CAIR Quick Entry for vaccine management and documentation
- Reviewing CAIR data to help support partner's immunization efforts, including evaluating and adjusting strategies to reach target populations
- Collaborate with the Communicable Disease team on any outbreak response requiring vaccines and as needed on efforts regarding reducing the incidence of perinatal hepatitis B virus
- Participate in management of medical emergencies, adverse drug interactions or reactions, acute and chronic disease states.
- Build and maintain close relationships with and disseminate relevant notices, print resources, and/or electronic communications among partner providers, schools, and other immunization stakeholders
- Conduct and develop/update resources and materials for immunization related trainings with/for partners
- Collaborate with schools and childcare centers within the jurisdiction on efforts to decrease the proportion of students who do not meet immunization requirements, including supporting schools and childcare centers in their annual immunization rate reporting
- Coordinate and assist partners in planning and implementing seasonal respiratory virus vaccination efforts, including community-based seasonal respiratory virus vaccination clinics that target people with limited access to vaccines, and potentially administering vaccines if needed
- Initiate and collaborate with partners on quality assurance projects and Pharmacy/hospital committees as needed
- Communicate and collaborate with State Immunization Branch and other Local Health Jurisdictions including preparing reports on program activities as required.
- Act as pharmacist-in-charge when so designated
- Perform related duties as assigned
The ideal candidate will:
- Have 2-3 years of experience with public health immunization programs, including emergency response
- Possess knowledge of public health programming for individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, with an emphasis on vaccination and testing services
- Be proficient with modern computing systems and web-based technologies and productivity software
- Have experience exporting and manipulating data from vaccine clinic management and reporting systems, such as MyTurn, myCAvax, and CAIR
- Be self-directed, take initiative, and be solutions-driven, with strong attention to detail
- Proactively seek support and feedback and incorporate feedback into work products and approach
- Have experience with improvement work
- Demonstrate the ability to develop strong, collaborative working relationships with organizations and individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrate the ability to work with partners to understand needs, including data and system-level needs, and design and build solutions to completion
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Prescription and non-prescription drugs and drug products and their indications, efficacy, dosage, mechanisms of action; fate and disposition (if known), major contraindications and potential side effects.
- Influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition.
- Physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice.
- Major reference sources to answer drug information/ingestion questions.
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing methods.
- Legislation governing pharmacy practice and hospital pharmacy services/hospital operations as they relate to pharmacy services.
- Compound and manufacture a wide variety of medications.
- Prepare IV medications.
- Prepare unit dose medications.
- Learn and carry out pharmacy procedures and practices.
- Identify, achieve, maintain and use those competencies directly relevant to his/her area of practice.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and provide functional direction to para-professional personnel.
- Effectively counsel patients regarding use, possible side effects and storage of medications.
- Effectively advise and consult with medical, nursing and other personnel regarding properties of drug substances.
- Use and evaluate information in appropriate reference sources and clinical literature.
- Maintain records and prepare reports as required by federal and state laws.
- Communicate clearly and effectively.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Deal tactfully and work cooperatively with hospital staff and patients.
- License to practice pharmacy in California.
Application/Examination
Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in San Mateo County Health Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the"Apply" buttonIf you are not on the County's website, please go tohttps://jobs.smcgov.orgto apply.A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULEFinal Filing Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST
Application Screening: Thursday, February 27, 2025Panel Interviews: Week of March 10, 2025
About the County
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
The County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact Debbie Kong at dkong@smcgov.org
Analyst: Debbie Kong (Pharmacist - Family Health Services (Departmental Promotional Only) (F059)
Please visit for a complete listing of all benefits for this classification.
Benefits are offered to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. All benefits are subject to change.
As an additional benefit, the County offers extensive training and development programs designed to improve skills and enhance career opportunities. Most programs are offered on County time at no cost to you.
County employees are also covered by the federal Social Security system and earn benefits for retirement based on salary and time worked.
01
IMPORTANT: Applicants for this position are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will give us additional information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the selection process. Be concise and specific. Neatness, clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to these questions.
- I have read and understand these instructions.
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This recruitment is Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Health with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term positions prior to the final filing date may apply. Are you currently a San Mateo County Health employee in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date with at least 1040 hours of continuous service? (A "No" answer will disqualify you from this recruitment.)
- Yes
- No
03
This position requires that you possess a current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of California. You must provide proof of licensure, which will be verified. Do you meet this requirement? (A "no" response will disqualify you from this recruitment)
- Yes
- No
04
If you selected "Yes" to possessing a Pharmacist license issued by the State of California, please provide us with your a) license number and b) the date of expiration (mm/dd/yyyy). (An incomplete response will disqualify you from this recruitment)
05
Describe your experience working in a public health immunization program or emergency response. Give an example of how you used clinical skills to support healthcare and/or community partners in ensuring safe vaccine management.
06
Describe a time you worked closely with vaccine stakeholders or community partners to implement a change involving new technology or in navigating updated vaccine guidance.
07
Describe a time you used data to improve equitable vaccine access. What data sources did you use and how did you work with partners, be specific.
Required Question