Clinical Coordinator Pharmacist

2 days ago
Sacramento, California$82.89 - $117.02/hrFull TimePharmacist

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Shriners Children's as a Clinical Coordinator Pharmacist – Pediatrics in Sacramento, CA. Company Overview Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • entered prescription orders from prescribers. Screens all prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness (i. e.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $82.89 - $117.02/hr
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Shriners Children's in Sacramento, CA.

Key Skills

Aseptic TechniquePrescription VerificationDrug CompoundingPediatric PharmacyClinical ConsultationPharmaceutical ResearchQuality AssuranceDrug Utilization ReviewFormulary ManagementPALSPatient CareInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Requirements

Candidates must hold a California pharmacy license and obtain PALS certification within six months of hire. Preferred qualifications include five years of pharmacy experience, with two years specifically in pediatric critical care, surgical, or orthopedic settings.
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Position Insights

Pediatrics — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Shriners Children's is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Shriners Children's lists compensation for this pharmacist position at $82k to $117k annually.

This is approximately 59% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $117000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($82k–$117k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Aseptic Technique, Prescription Verification, Drug Compounding, Pediatric Pharmacy, Clinical Consultation, Pharmaceutical Research, Quality Assurance, Drug Utilization Review. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Coordinator Pharmacist provides distributive, clinical, and administrative pharmaceutical services within a pediatric specialty hospital. Responsibilities include preparing parenteral solutions, verifying prescriptions, and participating in Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees.

Benefits package: Medical coverage on first day, 403(b) and Roth 403(b) with matching up to 6%, Paid time off, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Shriners Children's

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Benefits & Perks

Medical coverage on first day
403(b) and Roth 403(b) with matching up to 6%
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago