Pharmacy Intern Jobs in California
Pharmacy Intern jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, health system outpatient pharmacies, and hospital clinical settings, with openings from first-year student interns through advanced residents preparing for licensure. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego anchor the largest share of postings, where employers like CVS Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health maintain deep intern pipelines. The most consistent demand is in clinical pharmacy, oncology, and ambulatory care rotations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Facility Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
Req ID 555625 Post Date 06/17/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).
Job Summary
Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective. Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Essential Functions
- Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
- Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate.
- Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
- Orders and stores medications.
- Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged.
- Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed. Performs backup procedures correctly.
- Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
- Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
- Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
- Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
- Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Good math and science skills
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Pay range: $22.00 - $23.35/Hr
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.
Licenses/Certification
- Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
- BCLS certification.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
- Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
Facility Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area
Req ID 555625 Post Date 06/17/2026
Description
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICU and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).
Job Summary
Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective. Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Essential Functions
- Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
- Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate.
- Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
- Orders and stores medications.
- Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged.
- Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed. Performs backup procedures correctly.
- Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
- Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
- Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
- Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
- Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Good math and science skills
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Pay range: $22.00 - $23.35/Hr
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
- Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.
Licenses/Certification
- Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
- BCLS certification.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
- Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
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Pharmacy Intern Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CVS Health120
- Walgreens92
- Walmart8
- Safeway3
- Costco Wholesale1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services120
- Retail104
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces5
- Consumer Goods4
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy intern jobs across California.
- Current California Intern Pharmacist registration issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy
- Enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program at an approved California or out-of-state college
- Completion of at least one year of pharmacy school coursework prior to starting the internship
- Strong working knowledge of drug interactions, dosage calculations, and medication dispensing procedures
- Effective communication skills for counseling patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary clinical teams
- Proficiency with pharmacy management systems such as Epic, QS/1, or similar dispensing software platforms
Pharmacy Intern Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pharmacy intern in California?
You become a pharmacy intern in California by registering as an Intern Pharmacist with the California State Board of Pharmacy, which requires enrollment in an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program and a passing score on the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination for California law. Once registered, you can begin accumulating the required internship hours under a licensed pharmacist supervisor, which count toward your eventual licensure as a pharmacist in California.
How much do pharmacy interns make in California?
Pharmacy interns in California earn a median of about $55,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $42,850 for the lowest 10% to over $81,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pharmacy interns in California?
Employers hiring pharmacy interns in California right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's large integrated health systems and high-volume retail pharmacy networks make it one of the broadest markets in the country for intern rotations across both clinical and community settings.
Which California cities have the most pharmacy intern jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield have the most pharmacy intern openings in California. Los Angeles and San Diego generate the highest volume through their major academic medical centers, health system outpatient clinics, and dense retail pharmacy footprints, while San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area cities add substantial clinical hospital positions tied to large integrated networks like Kaiser Permanente and UCSF Health.
Are there remote pharmacy intern jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Pharmacy intern work is almost entirely hands-on, requiring physical presence in a dispensing, clinical, or patient-facing environment to accumulate the supervised hours required by the California State Board of Pharmacy. About 0% of pharmacy intern openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions typically involve limited administrative or medication therapy management tasks rather than full dispensing rotations.
How can I get hired as a pharmacy intern in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to community pharmacy chains, which routinely hire first-year pharmacy students with no prior intern experience as long as you hold an active California Intern Pharmacist registration. CVS Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Rite Aid all run structured rotation and student intern programs in California that are open to candidates at the start of their pharmacy school training. Lateral moves from pharmacy technician roles at the same employer frequently open doors, and holding your California State Board of Pharmacy registration before you apply gives you a clear credential edge over unregistered applicants.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in California?
You can find and apply to pharmacy intern jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your rotation preferences, location, and program year, then apply directly to the employers that fit.
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