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Encinitas, California

Supervisor, Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) – Ambulatory Pharmacy – Encinitas

PharmacistNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

This is a full time, hourly position with 8 hour day shifts anytime between 8:30 am and 6:00 pm in Encinitas, generally Monday through Friday. Eligible for the management incentive compensation plan. Includes $4,000 retention incentive and $4,500 relocation assistance for eligible new hires.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why Join Scripps Health?

  • At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:
  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Join This Team?

Scripps Health operates three convenient outpatient pharmacy locations on the campuses of Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. Our pharmacies fill new and refill prescriptions and offer a Meds-to-Beds service to ensure patients discharged from our hospitals receive their prescribed medications prior to leaving the facility.

Our knowledgeable team of pharmacists and support staff provide personalized consultations on medication use and expert guidance on over-the-counter (OTC) products—delivering exceptional service and support to help patients manage their health with confidence and convenience.

The Pharmacist in Charge will be a leader at our site at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, confident in decision making, problem solving and developing policies.

Responsibilities Include

  • Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Pharmacy Services, the Supervisor Pharmacist-In-Charge is responsible for the oversight, management, and operational functions of the pharmacy.
  • This role ensures the effective use of system resources, maintains regulatory compliance, upholds quality assurance standards, and delivers excellent patient care.
  • The Supervisor Pharmacist-In-Charge directs and supervises pharmacy staff, participates in hiring processes, oversees daily productivity, creates staffing schedules, and ensures adherence to policies and procedures.
  • The Supervisor Pharmacist-In-Charge is responsible for the development and performance management of pharmacy staff.
  • This role also establishes meaningful solutions to drive performance and growth and successfully implements strategic initiatives set forth by pharmacy leadership.
  • The Supervisor Pharmacist-In-Charge will oversee the day-to-day processing of prescriptions.
  • Any issues that are unable to be resolved by the Supervisor Pharmacist-In-Charge will be escalated to the Manager or Director of Pharmacy Services to be resolved.

The Following Are Not Eligible for Hiring Incentives

  • Internal candidates
  • Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
  • Candidates with less than 1 year of experience
  • In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
  • Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
  • Must remain in original department/specialty

Must Remain in Original Job Title

Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

  • Bachelor's degree (BS), Doctoral degree (PharmD), or equivalent in Pharmacy.
  • 2 years of experience as a practicing pharmacist.
  • Experience handling and processing insurances.

Required Certification/Registration

Current California Pharmacist License

  • Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
  • 5 years of experience as full-time pharmacist
  • 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a retail/community pharmacy setting

Key Responsibilities

The Supervisor Pharmacist-In-Charge manages the operational functions, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance of the ambulatory pharmacy. This includes supervising pharmacy staff, managing daily productivity, and implementing strategic initiatives to drive performance.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy and a current California Pharmacist License. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a practicing pharmacist, including experience with insurance processing.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Pharmacy ManagementStaff SupervisionStrategic ImplementationPolicy DevelopmentStaff Scheduling

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 44% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Supervisor, Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) – Ambulatory Pharmacy – Encinitas at Scripps Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,137 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Encinitas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.76M
Typical market rent
$4,324/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
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.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Scripps Health

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Management Incentive Compensation Plan
$4,000 Retention Incentive
$4,500 Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off