Pharmacist Jobs in San Diego, CA
Pharmacist jobs in San Diego are in strong demand, concentrated in Mission Valley, Kearny Mesa, and the Sorrento Valley biotech corridor, with steady openings across retail chains, hospital systems, and specialty compounding pharmacies. Employers actively hiring include UC San Diego Health, Rady Children's Hospital, and Vons. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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6655 Alvarado Road, San Diego, CA 92120, United States
#141731 Pharmacist I/II - Inpatient - EC - Nights
Filing Deadline: Fri 11/6/2026UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/27/26 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
DESCRIPTION
UC San Diego Health is seeking an outstanding clinical pharmacist to join a highly successful Inpatient Pharmacy team to work as a Night Pharmacist at our East Campus location. The job will integrate into the clinical, teaching, research, and distribution system for UC San Diego Health System and the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. These activities include but are not limited to: profile review, pharmacokinetics, renal drug dosing, medication reconciliation, chemotherapy order review, precepting pharmacy students from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, precepting UC San Diego Health System PGY1 & PGY2 Pharmacy Residents, investigational drug support, and other activities that optimize outcomes of drug therapy. Hours for this position are 7 days on/7 days off, including holidays.
These activities include but are not limited to: profile review, TPN order writing, pharmacokinetics, renal drug dosing, medication reconciliation, chemotherapy order review entry and validation in our Beacon Chemotherapy Electronic Medical Record (EMR), precepting pharmacy Students from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, precepting UC San Diego Health PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents, investigational drug support and other activities that optimize outcomes of drug therapy.
Under general supervision, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for provision and documentation of medications and medication-related services to patients, according to standards established by the Department of Pharmacy. Participates in Medical Center and Departmental committees and promotes institution-wide medication use policy
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Staff Pharmacy I or Staff Pharmacy II. Less than four (4) years experience qualifies as Staff Pharmacy I; Four (4) + years of experience qualifies as Staff Pharmacy II.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical experience.
Registered Pharmacist - issued by the state of California (RPH).
Pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Must be able to work various hours, days, shifts, on-call and locations based on the 24-hour Medical Center's business needs.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $192,305 - $196,168 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $92.10 - $93.95
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.
To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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- UC San Diego Health79

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- Vons20

- MedImpact20

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Pharmacist Jobs in San Diego: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a pharmacist job in San Diego?
San Diego's strongest hiring comes from its large hospital networks, military-affiliated medical centers, and the biotech and pharmaceutical companies concentrated in Torrey Pines and Sorrento Valley. Retail pharmacy roles open frequently across neighborhoods like Mission Valley and Chula Vista. Candidates with specialty certifications in oncology, ambulatory care, or compounding stand out in this market, and experience with specialty or clinical pharmacy narrows competition considerably.
Which companies hire pharmacists in San Diego?
San Diego pharmacist roles are posted by UC San Diego Health, Rady Children's Hospital, and Vons and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. The local employer mix reflects San Diego's dual identity as a major military healthcare hub and a leading biotech region, so opportunities range from large integrated health systems to research-driven pharmaceutical companies.
Are there remote pharmacist jobs in San Diego?
Yes, though remote work is limited by nature for pharmacists, since dispensing and most clinical roles require on-site presence. About 0% of pharmacist openings tied to San Diego are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, concentrated in telepharmacy, drug utilization review, and clinical documentation roles rather than traditional dispensing positions.
How can I get a pharmacist job in San Diego with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Diego is through retail pharmacy chains, which hire new graduates and offer structured onboarding across their Mission Valley, El Cajon, and National City locations. Hospital systems in the area also recruit pharmacists into residency-adjacent or staff pharmacist roles for candidates holding a PharmD. Familiarity with automated dispensing systems and bilingual Spanish skills add a meaningful edge given the local patient population.
Which industries hire the most pharmacists in San Diego?
The sectors hiring the most pharmacists in San Diego are Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Diego's combination of major military medical commands, large academic health systems, and a dense biotech corridor creates a broader range of pharmacist roles than most comparable metro areas.
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