Pharmacist I (Pharmacist I (Mand))

Job Description and Duties This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. This position is located in the Pharmacy of the Veterans Home of California, Yountville and is responsible for performing professional pharmaceutical duties including supervising the work of Pharmacy Technicians and oversee activities of ancillary workers in the Pharmacy. Provider must be linked, through their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, to their facility for Medicare, MediCal / DentiCal, and all other applicable insurance vendors This is a 12-month Limited Term position. The Limited Term may be extended for up to 24 months and/or the position may become permanent. Effective July 1, 2025, California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that state employees shall receive a three percent (3%) reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the 3% reduction in pay. Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov to learn more about us. Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Pharmacist I to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please click on the link to take you to the exam: Pharmacist I Exam Please visit https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Landing/Jobs/Steps.aspx for more information. Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state’s Veterans Preference Program. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a(n) State Board of Pharmacy License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet’s Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state’s Veterans Preference program. Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference. Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678). The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service. The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable. If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment. Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.