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Pharmacy Careers

At Kaiser Permanente, we believe knowledge is worth sharing. We also know that, together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in our community. As part of our pharmacy team, you’ll bring these beliefs into your practice every day. Whether you’re partnering with physicians, or working with colleagues, you’ll help our members maximize their total health. Every day, you’ll be supported by our mission-driven organization, your team, and the advanced tools you need. Tools like our electronic medical records system and other integrated technologies. You can also take advantage of a wide array of specialty training and professional opportunities to help you take the next step in your profession and in your career.

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Outpatient

Working directly with our members, you’ll perform critical roles that could include filling prescriptions for patients, safeguarding controlled substances, and providing medication therapy management. You’ll also share your skills with patients, physicians, and colleagues.

  • Pharmacy Assistant/Clerks
  • Intern/Grad Intern Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy Supervisors
  • Pharmacy Directors
  • Pharmacy Technicians
  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy Managers

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    Call Center and Mail Order

    While taking inbound calls from our members and fulfilling orders, this team directly communicates with physicians and works in a collaborative environment. As part of an integrated health care system, our telepharmacy/mail order services provide our members with time saving options to meet their pharmacy needs.

    • Pharmacy Assistant/Clerks
    • Intern/Grad Intern Pharmacists
    • Pharmacy Supervisors
    • Inventory Control Assistants
    • Project Managers
    • Warehouse Workers
    • Pharmacy Technicians
    • Pharmacists
    • Pharmacy Managers
    • Automation Specialists
    • Administrative Staff

      

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    Inpatient

    While collaborating regionally and locally with physicians and other members of the integrated care team, you’ll help manage all aspects of drug therapy in both central and satellite pharmacy settings. This could include distributing medications, rounding with care teams, monitoring therapy, and providing pharmacy consultations. Additionally, you will provide robust clinical services, make rounds, and direct therapies for the NICU, Infectious Disease, and Critical Care.

    • Pharmacy Technicians/IV Technicians
    • Intern/Grad Intern Pharmacists
    • Inpatient Pharmacists
    • Pharmacy Supervisors
    • Pharmacy Managers
    • Pharmacy Directors

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    Home Infusion

    Working as part of an integrated care system, this team utilizes each patient’s complete medical records and a highly automated process to dispense critical medications for patients needing home therapy. This will include preparing sterile and non-sterile medications and working directly with physicians to administer and manage treatment plans for patients.

    • Pharmacy Technicians/IV Technicians
    • Intern/Grad Intern Pharmacists
    • Infusion Pharmacists
    • Pharmacy Supervisors
    • Pharmacy Managers

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    Ambulatory Care — Primary Care

    You’ll work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary care team in a variety of settings to treat a diverse patient population while practicing with collaborative practice agreements. This could include providing direct patient care and medication, partnering with physicians, promoting health and wellness, coordinating care, and benefiting from our national support structure.

    • Intern/Grad Intern Pharmacists
    • Ambulatory Care Pharmacists
    • Clinical Pharmacy Specialists
    • DEC — Drug Education Coordinators
    • Pharmacy Services Supervisors
    • Pharmacy Assistants
    • Pharmacy Technicians
    • Pharmacy Supervisors
    • Pharmacy Directors

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    Ambulatory Care — Specialty Care (e.g., Psychiatry, Oncology, or Infectious Diseases)

    This team utilizes their unique skills to treat patients in a variety of areas that range from psychiatry and behavioral health to infectious diseases and many others. Working closely with other members of your health care team, you’ll be involved in initiating and adjusting medications, promoting the health and well-being of your patients, and overseeing their care plan.

    • Pharmacy Technicians — Specialty
    • Intern/Grad Intern Pharmacists
    • Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacists
    • Pharmacy Services Supervisors
    • Pharmacy Managers
    • Pharmacy Supervisors
    • Pharmacy Directors

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    Leadership/Management

    As part of our leadership team, you’ll bring your spirit of continuous innovation and collective inspiration to our pharmacy. While working in a variety of practice settings in traditional and nontraditional roles, your work could involve optimizing the use of pharmacy resources, maximizing the safety of systems, and developing your staff and future leaders.

    • Director of Outpatient Pharmacy
    • Director of Inpatient Pharmacy
    • Clinical Pharmacy Directors
    • Pharmacy Supervisors
    • Pharmacy Managers
    • Additional opportunities also available in various pharmacy departments

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    Nontraditional Roles

    We also employ many professionals that are pharmacists and non-pharmacists in our pharmacy department that work behind the scenes and help the entire team deliver high-quality patient care. Opportunities may be available in the following areas:

    • Pharmacy Informatics
    • Pharmacy Benefits
    • Drug Education Coordinators
    • Drug Intelligence
    • Pharmacy HR
    • Pharmacy Finance
    • Pharmacy Regulatory Affairs
    • Pharmacy Project Managers
    • Pharmacy Controls and Compliance
    • Pharmacy Quality & Medication Safety
    • Drug Evaluation Strategy and Outcomes
    • Home Delivery Operations
    • Pharmacy Data and Research
    • Pharmacy Consulting, Innovation, and Analytics

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    Residency Programs

    The Kaiser Permanente Residency Programs offer pharmacy graduates the opportunity to gain clinical and leadership skills in an innovative, award-winning, integrated care delivery system. Working with high-caliber, experienced, and qualified preceptors, you’ll experience firsthand how our seamless care improves outcomes, patient satisfaction, and affordability. Kaiser Permanente Residency Programs participate in the National Matching Process and all ASHP guidelines are followed for application submission. Please visit our programs to learn about application requirements and submission deadlines.

    PGY1 Residencies

    • Pharmacy
    • Managed Care 
    • Community

    PGY2 Specialty Residencies

    • Ambulatory Care
    • Oncology
    • Psychiatry
    • Pharmacy Informatics
    • Medication Use Safety & Quality
    • Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership

    What Our People Are Saying

    Alex

    Outpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager

    I've felt real support every step of the way throughout my pharmacy career. I would not be the pharmacist I am today if I was not empowered to practice kindness and compassion, and allowed to be me. I feel blessed to have been a part of this organization for the past 16 years.

    Osagie

    Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Supervisor

    I have had multiple growth opportunities at Kaiser Permanente. I started as a Summer Youth intern, then I worked as an Apothercary Circle intern. After that, I received two years of pharmacy residency training here. I've always been supported with substantial resources like tuition reimbursement, business resource groups, as well as coaching and mentorship programs.

    Porsha

    Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services

    The mission and vision of Kaiser Permanente aligns with my values and beliefs. We consistently keep the patient at the center of our decision making, and we value our people as our greatest asset.

    Robert

    Manager, Mail-Order Call Center

    This organization has encouraged me to work outside of my comfort zone. Now, I'm on a career path I would have never expected. I enjoyed my pathway to get there, and it's been a challenge. It really helped me grow as a person and as an employee. Kaiser Permanente supported me to be the manager I am today.

    Georgina

    Project Manager

    I joined Kaiser Permanente as a young mother with a family.  knew this was a stable company with great pay and benefits, and many opportunities to grow. I've always experienced flexibility and growth, and we're encouraged to serve our communities and to have a work-life balance.

    Michelle

    Pharmacy Clerk

    When you join Kaiser Permanente, you have access to a wealth of experience in the health care industry. You'll learn about more than medications. You'll gain experience in customer service, data entry, and other valuable areas. I enjoy supporting our pharmacists and ensuring my patients receive the medications they need.

    Why Join Us?

    Benefits may vary by region.

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    Fully paid or low-cost Medical and Dental Plans

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     Exceptional PTO

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    Pension and Retirement Plans

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    Tuition Reimbursement

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    Labor Management Partnership

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    Excellent Pay & Benefits

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    Focus on Care

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    Committed to You

    More About Kaiser Permanente

    Pharmacy Residency Program

    This is where pharmacy graduates can gain clinical and leadership skills while working with high-caliber, experienced, and qualified preceptors. This is a great place to start your career.

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    Mail-order pharmacy honored

    We’re proud to share that J.D. Power ranked our mail-order pharmacy as highest in the segment — ahead of our closest competitors. Along with satisfying our customers, we’re also a great place to work.

    Stories and Resources

    Our commitment to our members is unbreakable — and the stories that have grown from that mission are just as powerful. Discover everything you want to know about working at Kaiser Permanente.

    Reaching far into the community

    Every day, we work hard to help our communities thrive. Along with expanding affordable coverage and quality care, we work to tailor care to the needs of the most vulnerable. We’re also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and making investments that matter.

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