SPEC:  PRE-LICENSED PHARMACIST
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  SY70
                                                       Class Code:      9313
                                                       Established:     5/20/93
                                                       Revised:         --
                                                       Title Changed:   --


                                 PRE-LICENSED PHARMACIST


                                        DEFINITION

           Under direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, in a State
           facility, performs activities pertaining to the practice of
           professional pharmaceutical work; and does other related work.


                              DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

           The classification of Pre-licensed Pharmacist is a temporary
           classification in the Pharmacist series.  Incumbents must have
           graduated from an accredited four-year university or college with a
           degree in Pharmacy and be registered to take the Pharmacist
           licensure examination.  All positions in this class are established
           for a period not to exceed nine months and all appointments are made
           on a temporary basis.  Incumbents will be required to have a valid
           certificate of registration as a licentiate in Pharmacy issued by
           the California State Board of Pharmacy within this nine-month period
           of time.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Under the direction and review of a licensed Pharmacist, prepares
           and dispenses drugs and pharmaceutical preparations; fills
           prescriptions; reviews patients' charts and medication regimens;
           participates in treatment team meetings; provides ongoing
           consultation to the treatment teams and to the Medical Review
           Committee; maintains unit dose system; keeps records of drugs,
           poisons, and narcotics as required by Federal and State laws;
           properly handles investigational drugs; assists in the preparation
           of estimates and requisitions for the drugs, sundries and chemicals
           required, and keeps records of those received, on hand and
           dispensed; and performs other related work.


                                  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

           Graduation from an accredited university or college with a
           baccalaureate degree in a course of study devoted to the practice of
           Pharmacy; registration as an intern with the California State Board
           of Pharmacy; and application as a candidate with the California
           State Board of Pharmacy to take the Pharmacist licensure
           examination.


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  Compounding of prescriptions and stock pharmaceutical
           preparations; drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical supplies required
           in the operation of a Pharmacy; laws pertaining to dispensing and
           use of narcotics and poisons.

           Ability to:  Compound prescriptions and stock pharmaceutical
           preparations; keep records and prepare reports; analyze situations
           accurately and take effective action; assimilate and provide
           information on drugs and their actions.


                             SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

           Willingness to work in a State institution; willingness to work as a
           team member with other professional staff; willingness to provide
           patient-oriented services.