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Marika Cates

Pharmacist

pharmacist El Dorado Hills, CA Safeway
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
10 years at Safeway
Connections
110
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Marika Cates is one of them.
  • 7,491 pharmacists are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 827 contacts at Safeway are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in CA: $130,000 – $197,000 (median $160,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in CA: Kaiser Permanente (929), Cvs Health (417), Walgreens (330).
  • 2% of pharmacists in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 77% of pharmacists in CA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
2016
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2012
California Northstate University College of Pharmacy
About Safeway
Industry
Retail
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
safeway.com
Office Location
3383 Bass Lake Rd, El Dorado Hills, CA
Professional Overview

Marika Cates is a Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Safeway, based in El Dorado Hills, CA. As a pharmacist, Cates contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in El Dorado Hills, CA. They have been with Safeway for 10 years. Cates holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science (BS), from California Northstate University College of Pharmacy and California Northstate University College of Pharmacy. Safeway operates in the Retail sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The El Dorado Hills, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Marika Cates located?
Marika Cates is based in El Dorado Hills, CA. They are currently affiliated with Safeway.
What is Marika Cates's specialty?
Marika Cates specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Pharmacist.
Where does Marika Cates currently work?
Marika Cates currently works at Safeway. They have been there for 10 years.
What is Marika Cates's educational background?
Marika Cates attended California Northstate University College of Pharmacy and California Northstate University College of Pharmacy.
How do I contact Marika Cates for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a pharmacist?
Recruiting pharmacists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for pharmacists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a pharmacist in CA?
pharmacists in CA typically earn $130,000 to $197,000 annually, with a median of $160,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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