Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in California
Clinical Pharmacist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated across hospital systems, integrated health networks, and specialty pharmacy settings with openings from new graduates through senior clinical leads. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and UC Health anchor consistent demand. Oncology, ambulatory care, and critical care are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services (e.g. processing prescriptions) in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Functions include those allowed by the Board of Pharmacy and are always checked before the product is released from the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician works under close supervision. Performs entry level work for a minimum of 6 months to about one year (regardless of years of experience gained elsewhere).
What you will do:
- Enters medication orders into the pharmacy system and operates automated dispensing equipment for accurate preparation and storage under pharmacist supervision.
- Maintains medication inventory; places and receives stock replacement orders.
- Receive and inspect stock deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.
- Perform routine inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and update records.
- Operate and maintain automated inventory and dispensing machines or systems.
- Monitor expiration dates, removing expired items to minimize waste.
- Document inventory transactions and maintain accurate records in compliance with policies.
- Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
Experience Qualifications:
Six (6) months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, or Pharmacy Technician Externship performed at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy. Required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
- Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
- Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work in a fast paced work environment
- Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
- Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition
- Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
- Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states
- Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies
- Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice
Licenses and Certifications:
IPH - Intern Pharmacist or CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $34.58 - $38.91 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
LOCATION
Location: PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California
WORK ARRANGEMENT
1.0 FTE Full time Rotating - 08 Hour R2657123 Onsite 108390007 Pharmacy IP 500P Other
INTRODUCTION
If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services (e.g. processing prescriptions) in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Functions include those allowed by the Board of Pharmacy and are always checked before the product is released from the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician works under close supervision. Performs entry level work for a minimum of 6 months to about one year (regardless of years of experience gained elsewhere).
What you will do:
- Enters medication orders into the pharmacy system and operates automated dispensing equipment for accurate preparation and storage under pharmacist supervision.
- Maintains medication inventory; places and receives stock replacement orders.
- Receive and inspect stock deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.
- Perform routine inventory counts, reconcile discrepancies, and update records.
- Operate and maintain automated inventory and dispensing machines or systems.
- Monitor expiration dates, removing expired items to minimize waste.
- Document inventory transactions and maintain accurate records in compliance with policies.
- Prepares, packages, compounds and labels non-sterile drug products with appropriate final pharmacist checks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent Required
Experience Qualifications:
Six (6) months of progressively responsible and directly related work experience, or Pharmacy Technician Externship performed at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Department of Pharmacy. Required
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to adapt to and deal with change and ambiguity
- Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
- Ability to solve problems and identify solutions
- Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job
- Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work in a fast paced work environment
- Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy
- Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
- Knowledge of influence of patient's age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods and diagnostic procedures on drug activity and disposition
- Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility
- Knowledge of Medical terminology and abbreviations; pharmacology and pharmacological nomenclature; medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states
- Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies
- Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice
Licenses and Certifications:
IPH - Intern Pharmacist or CA Licensed Pharmacy Technician
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
COMPENSATION
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $34.58 - $38.91 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
LOCATION
Location: PALO ALTO, 500 Pasteur Dr, California
WORK ARRANGEMENT
1.0 FTE Full time Rotating - 08 Hour R2657123 Onsite 108390007 Pharmacy IP 500P Other
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Clinical Pharmacist Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals12
- ADARx Pharmaceuticals7
- City of Hope7
- Stanford Health Care7
- Ionis Pharmaceuticals6
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals39
- Healthcare & Medical Services31
- Education10
- Science & Research6
- Insurance1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical pharmacist jobs across California.
- Active pharmacist license issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited program required
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency strongly preferred
- Board certification such as BCPS, BCOP, or BCCCP preferred for specialty roles
- Experience with electronic health records, preferably Epic or Cerner
- Strong clinical documentation and interdisciplinary team collaboration skills required
Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical pharmacist in California?
To become a clinical pharmacist in California, you must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited program, pass the NAPLEX and MPJE licensing exams, and obtain an active license from the California State Board of Pharmacy. Most hospital and health-system roles also expect completion of a PGY1 residency, and specialty positions in oncology or critical care often require a PGY2 residency or board certification before hire.
How much do clinical pharmacists make in California?
Clinical pharmacists in California earn a median of about $164,610 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $90,560 for the lowest 10% to over $213,820 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical pharmacists in California?
Employers hiring clinical pharmacists in California right now include Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, ADARx Pharmaceuticals, and City of Hope, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large integrated health networks, academic medical centers, and specialty pharmacy operations generate some of the most consistent clinical pharmacist demand in the country.
Which California cities have the most clinical pharmacist jobs?
The cities with the most clinical pharmacist openings in California are San Diego, Palo Alto, and Carlsbad. Los Angeles and the Bay Area drive volume through their dense concentration of academic medical centers, large health systems, and specialty pharmacy networks, while San Diego contributes steady demand through its research hospital campuses and biotech-affiliated clinical programs.
Are there remote clinical pharmacist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited. Clinical pharmacy is primarily a patient-facing, on-site discipline, so fully remote positions are a small share of total openings. About 13% of clinical pharmacist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The sub-specialties most likely to offer remote work include medication therapy management, telepharmacy clinical review, and utilization management roles within payer or pharmacy benefit organizations.
How can I get hired as a clinical pharmacist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a PGY1 pharmacy residency, and large California health systems such as Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Health, and Cedars-Sinai run ASHP-accredited programs that recruit new PharmD graduates directly. Staff pharmacist roles at California hospital networks and retail-to-clinical transition programs also serve as common stepping stones. Holding an active California Board of Pharmacy license and any clinical rotation experience in a California acute care setting gives candidates a measurable edge in local hiring.
Where can I find and apply to clinical pharmacist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to clinical pharmacist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly.
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