Pharmacist - San Francisco

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70.74-$85/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: San Francisco, CA 94117Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $70.74 - $85.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayPOSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the filling and dispensing of medication orders, including the proper handling, usage and storage of drugs in the Pharmacy.

Maintain standards set forth by the department and translate policies and procedures into daily operations. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature.

Provides a coordination effort, in conjunction with the medical staff and nursing, in the delivery of quality and cost-effective drug therapies to patients. Participates in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program with a focus on patient safety and public health.

Demonstrates a competency to provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all relevant age groups. Provides leadership in the absence of the Director as assigned. This is a full time position based in our San Francisco facility.

POSITION SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises the following positions: Provides supervision and leadership to the Pharmacy Technicians.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Bachelor of Science Degree from a College/School of Pharmacy required. Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of California Current, valid, and active BLS Certification from the American Heart Association ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS: Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.

Experience with pharmacokinetics and anticoagulation preferred. TPN experience preferred. Current, valid and active BLS and ACLS certifications from an approved vendor preferred. Previous acute care experienced preferred. Automated pharmacy dispensing. IV Laminar flow hood.

Electronic medical records experienced preferred. Ability to project a professional image. Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for filling and dispensing medication orders while acting as an information resource for patients and healthcare staff. They also participate in the hospital's Antibiotic Stewardship Program and provide leadership to pharmacy technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree from a College/School of Pharmacy and possess an active California pharmacist license. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required, with preference given to those with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and acute care experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Medication dispensingACLS certificationRegulatory complianceOrganizational skills

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 44 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $146k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution22 jobs · 16 employers

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<$145k
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$145k-165k
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$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Kentfield and San Francisco Specialty Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Kentfield, California
51-200 employees