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Castro Valley, California

Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) - Oncology Outpatient Infusion Center (Full-Time, 8-Hour Day Shifts)

PharmacistIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Pay as listed: starting at $124/hr · no nights · Castro Valley, California · pays above the median of 45 Pharmacist listings (99th percentile).

Listed compensation

starting at $124/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Pharmacist-in-Charge is responsible for the daily operations and activities of the assigned Pharmacy area. This position ensures that the pharmacy area meets all regulatory and compliance requirements and adheres to best practice standards. The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for implementation of new policies and procedures. This position participates in planning and policy making for the assigned area under the direction of the Assistant Director/Pharmacy Manager.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What You Will Do

Provides oversight and direction to the employees in the pharmacy in accordance with SHC’s policies and procedures. Coaches and develops staff including training new pharmacy team members in the pharmacy. Delegates responsibility and expects accountability from pharmacy team members. Fosters a spirit of teamwork and unity among pharmacy members.

The Pharmacist in Charge will have their name on the pharmacy license with the CA Board of Pharmacy and will understands/meets all Board of Pharmacy requirements as well as USP guidelines. Ensures the pharmacy license, sterile compounding license and DEA license are renewed before expiration.

Ensures the pharmacy is ever-ready for inspections and audits by the state or by the Joint Commission and/or any accreditation board designated for the pharmacy. Assists in training of Pharmacy personnel.

Assists the Assistant Director and/or Pharmacy Manager in personnel planning. Determines the qualifications and competence departmental staff who provide patient care services; documents initial and ongoing competence of staff.

Develops and maintains an effective system of information, records and reports for assigned department(s) utilizing appropriate manual or electronic systems. Effectively maintains appropriate quality improvement and control programs in response to staff and patient feedback, internal standards of care and external requirements.

Ensures proper control and record keeping for Controlled Substances stored in and distributed by the Pharmacy; routinely reviews records to assure accountability and conformity with legal requirements and immediately reports any discrepancies and deviations from established policies and procedures to the Assistant Director/Pharmacy Manager and to the pharmacy compliance team. Ensures that the pharmacy meets all Board of Pharmacy and DEA requirements and is ever-ready for a DEA audit/BOP visit

Ensures there are adequate ongoing educational programs and training opportunities for all staff in area of responsibility, including orientation of new employees and relevant in-service education sessions. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Departmental Policies and Procedures. Performs duties of Clinical Pharmacist and staffs the pharmacy on a regular basis.

Shares on Call Responsibilities

  • Assists with department activities including the annual inventory, biennial inventory of controlled meds
  • Helps with management of drug shortages and recalls
  • Ensures compliance with the 340B program and optimizes drug expenditures
  • Serves as liaison to MDs and staff

Education Qualifications

PharmD from an accredited college or university

Experience Qualifications

Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience

  • Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions
  • Ability to conduct analysis and formulate conclusions
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to foster effective working relationships and build consensus
  • Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines
  • 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 Proper Environmental Monitoring and Cleaning

Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pathology, chemistry and mathematics as they relate to pharmacy practice

Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription drugs and drug products and their indications, efficacy, dosage, mechanisms of action; fate and disposition (if known), major contraindications and potential side effects

  • Licenses and Certifications
  • CA Board of Pharmacy License - Registered Pharmacist required and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support required within 30 Days

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.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $124.32 - $124.32 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist-in-Charge oversees daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and board requirements. They also manage staff training, personnel planning, and maintain quality control programs for the oncology infusion center.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD from an accredited institution and possess at least three years of progressively responsible pharmacy experience. A valid California Board of Pharmacy license and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory complianceControlled substances managementClinical pharmacy340B program complianceDrug inventory managementAudit readinessTeam leadershipPolicy development

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 45 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% are remote, 56% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$258k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $233k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Stanford Health Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 38 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist-In-Charge (PIC) - Oncology Outpatient Infusion Center (Full-Time, 8-Hour Day Shifts) at Stanford Health Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (Pharmacy) — ranked against 159 active Oncology (Pharmacy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 20 employers

8
<$145k
4
$145k-165k
5
$165k-185k
6
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
23%
CME allowance
9%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$134k-$230k
#2

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$119k-$215k
#3

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#4

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+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology (Pharmacy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 159 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Castro Valley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M
Typical market rent
$2,889/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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.