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American Advanced Management
San Francisco, California

Pharmacist - Per Diem

PharmacistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70.74-$85/hr

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: San Francisco, CA 94117Salary Range: $70.74 - $85.00 HourlyPOSITION 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 Per Diem position based at 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. The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled.

Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Kentfield and San Francisco Specialty Hospital.

Kentfield and San Francisco Specialty Hospital is proud of its diverse workforce and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will follow all local ordiances, federal and state regulations.

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 coordinate drug therapies, participate in the Antibiotic Stewardship Program, and provide leadership to pharmacy technicians.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree from a school of pharmacy and possess an active California pharmacist license. A Doctor of Pharmacy degree, BLS/ACLS certifications, and previous acute care experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Medication dispensingACLS certificationRegulatory compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 53% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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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 9,718 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

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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