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Sutter Health
San Mateo, California

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$87.25-$122.15/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

SMPMC-Sutter Mills Peninsula Medical Center

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.

This position will float to the Burlingame and San Mateo locations.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION
  • PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

Certification & Licensure

  • RPH-Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

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 $87.25 to $122.15 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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. 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 a valid Registered Pharmacist license. At least one year of recent relevant experience and ACLS certification are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyOncologyMedication therapy managementRegulatory compliancePatient safetyInterdisciplinary collaboration

Oncology — Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% are remote, 46% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In California, the Oncology weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$177k (20 salary observations; 46 listings), vs ~$148k nationally (180 salary observations; 527 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$218k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $197k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Oncology (Pharmacy) — ranked against 139 active Oncology (Pharmacy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Oncology (Pharmacy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 139 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in San Mateo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.81M
Typical market rent
$3,917/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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