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Shriners Children's·Sacramento, California
Pharmacist · $81 - $114/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted pharmacy roles in Sacramento, California rates. This role sits in the 73rd percentile.
Pay for this role is about 16% above the Sacramento, California median for pharmacy roles.
The pharmacist will provide clinical and distributive pharmaceutical services within a pediatric hospital setting as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include screening and dispensing medications, supervising pharmacy staff, and participating in quality assurance and formulary management committees.
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.
We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking.
Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.
Please click here to learn more about our locations.
To provide distributive, clinical, consultative, and research pharmaceutical services in a pediatric burn, orthopedic, and rehabilitation hospital; to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities: Ensures that the appropriate technique is used to prepare medications to be dispensed for patient administration Accepts, verifies, and transmits written, verbal, telephone, or computer-entered prescription orders from prescribers. Screens all prescriptions and drug orders for appropriateness (i.e.- drug, dosage form, dose, indication, route, and incompatibilities,). Compounds or fills and dispenses medications in compliance with institutional standards, laws, and accepted standard of practice. When a technician or intern is involved in the process, independently calculates or evaluates the dose and checks the accuracy of contents of all ingredients (including syringes) and the final product. Assists in the supervision and instruction of volunteers, technicians, intern pharmacists, and colleagues. Participates in Quality Assurance and Pharmacy and Therapeutics related committees (i.e. Assists in drug utilization reviews, target drug programs, formulary revision, quality assurance, and development of guidelines and protocols for drug use.). Maintains and documents services and records as required by law, including workload statistics, narcotic inventory and control, and nursing unit inspection records. Requried Qualifications: Pharmacy license in CA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months
3 Years (inpatient and outpatient) 3 Years Pediatric Critical Care, Surgical or Orthopedic The pay range for this position is $80.61 - $113.81/hour Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
Candidates must hold a valid California pharmacy license and obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months. Preferred qualifications include three years of inpatient/outpatient experience and three years of experience in pediatric critical care, surgical, or orthopedic settings.
Market context
California pharmacy roles typically stay competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a BS Pharmacy or Pharm.D., a valid California Pharmacist License, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. These positions can also require additional board-style certification within two years, so applicants with closely matched credentials and recent clinical experience often stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your license and certifications before applying.