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Sutter Health
Sacramento, California

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III, Emergency Room

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$82.78-$115.89/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy.

Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.

Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION
  • PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

Certification & Licensure

  • RPH-Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support if required by the entity/department
  • PALS-Pediatric Life Support if required by the entity/department

Typical Experience

1 year of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.

Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures.

Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.

Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.

Job Shift

Day/Evening/Night

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $82.78 to $115.89 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist delivers patient-centered pharmaceutical care, including medication preparation, distribution, and clinical monitoring in an emergency room setting. They collaborate with healthcare teams to implement effective medication therapy plans while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school and possess at least one year of recent relevant experience. Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist is required within 120 days, along with proficiency in pharmaceutical laws, medical terminology, and electronic health record systems.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyEmergency room pharmacyRegulatory compliancePatient educationMedication distributionInterdisciplinary communication

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 43 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 49% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$207k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $187k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.0 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,122 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$172k–$241kPharmacy median $156k (middle half $151k–$183k)923 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$187k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California586 active10,149 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 49% no call · 44% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia pharmacist listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment606 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,639 in the last 30 days3,238 the 30 days before (+12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,122 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
2
<$135k
7
$135k-150k
4
$150k-165k
5
$165k-180k

Annual compensation range

#1

Clinical Pharmacist, Advanced Therapeutics: Cardiometabolic and MWL (Ambulatory), 40hr, Day, (Remote)

UMass Memorial Health · Holden, Massachusetts

$99k-$178k
#2

Pharmacist I w/ $25,000 sign on bonus - Animal Health International

Patterson Companies · Sunnyside, Washington

$133k-$178k
#3

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

$126k-$174k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist I - Medicare Part D / Prior Auth (Remote | M-F, 8am-5pm Pacific)

$113k-$170k
+ 16 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,122 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k
Typical market rent
$2,045/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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