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San Francisco, California · Hybrid

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist IV

PharmacistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91.61-$128.25/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

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

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation PAD

Position Overview

This position is eligible to work from home but must be available to go on-site as needed

Oversees and 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 procedures and/or teaching duties.

Uses professional judgment and clinical expertise in the daily solving of complex problems.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION
  • PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

Certification & Licensure

PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days

Typical Experience

3 years 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 The Joint Commission, Title XXII, 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.

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

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $91.61 to $128.25 / 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 pharmacist oversees and delivers patient-centered clinical services, including medication information, education, and distribution to ensure safe and effective therapy. They exercise clinical judgment to implement patient care plans and collaborate with healthcare providers to monitor patient progress.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school and possess current registration or be eligible for registration within 120 days. A minimum of 3 years of recent relevant experience is required, along with knowledge of pharmacy regulations and electronic health records.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyMedication therapy managementRegulatory compliancePatient educationMedication distributionCommunication skillsThe joint commission standardsDrug enforcement administration regulations

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 57% have no call, 40% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$229k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $207k 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 score6.6 / 10 · top 5% in pharmacyranked against 9,996 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$191k–$267kPharmacy median $156k (middle half $152k–$183k)923 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$207k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California617 active10,184 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 15% remote · 57% no call · 40% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment638 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,740 in the last 30 days3,368 the 30 days before (+11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,996 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist IV at Sutter Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 9,996 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
69%
Loan repayment
8%
CME allowance
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,996 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Remote