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NorthBay Health
Fairfield, California

Clinical Pharmacist II, NBMC (Per Diem, Variable Shifts)

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$99.25-$120.69/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At NorthBay Health the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing the clinical judgment, professional knowledge and distribution skills in the Pharmacy Department to ensure that patients receive pharmaceutical care which is consistent with the goals of the Department and the Organization.

Interpersonal Skills and Values

Demonstrates NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence. These values guide behavior, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to high-quality patient care.

Why NorthBay Health

NorthBay Health is an independent, nonprofit health system serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions. We are expanding access to care across our communities through two acute-care hospitals, including a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III NICU maternity unit, along with a cancer center, urgent care locations, and a growing network of primary and specialty care clinics.

We provide advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience, orthopedics, surgery, and outpatient specialties. NorthBay Health is nationally recognized for quality care, including Magnet with Distinction designation for nursing and multiple U.S. News and World Report high performing recognitions.

We are committed to being the trusted healthcare partner of choice and offer an environment where employees can grow, contribute meaningfully, and support the health of our communities.

NorthBay Health Benefits Options

NorthBay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long-term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market-based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.

Compensation Structure

NorthBay Health uses a structured compensation framework. Staff-level positions use a step-based system (Steps 1–5) based on years of directly related experience, with Step 5 representing 20 or more years of experience in the role.

Manager level and above positions are paid a fixed annual base salary and are eligible for a variable incentive compensation plan. Physician compensation is structured based on specialty and role requirements.

Remote Work Disclosure

NorthBay Health is primarily an onsite organization due to the nature of healthcare. Some roles may allow hybrid or remote work based on business needs.

Remote work is not supported in Washington, Ohio, Wyoming, North Dakota, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or outside of the United States.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies

NorthBay Health utilizes a managed service provider (MSP) for agency partnerships and is not currently engaging external recruiting firms outside of established agreements. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or third-party candidate submissions. Please do not contact NorthBay Health employees, leaders, physicians, or hiring managers regarding recruitment or job postings.

More Information

Visit NorthBay Health Careers for recruitment FAQs and additional information.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical judgment and professional knowledge to ensure patients receive high-quality pharmaceutical care. They are responsible for distribution tasks and maintaining standards consistent with the department and organization's goals.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess a valid California Board of Pharmacy license. At least one year of hospital-based experience in unit-dose distribution and IV additives or completion of a hospital residency is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsDrug informationTherapeuticsCommunication skills

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 55% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 10,330 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPharmacy median $148k (middle half $141k–$149k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California1,695 active25,694 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 35% remote · 55% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,330 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 28 employers

7
<$160k
11
$160k-180k
7
$180k-200k
4
$200k-220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
CME allowance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Infusion Clinical Pharmacist, OncologyPer Diem

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$87.25-$122.15/hr
#2

Clinical Pharmacist II - NBMC (Per Diem, Variable)Per Diem

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$99.25-$120.69/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist II - VCVH (Per Diem, Variable)

$99.25-$120.69/hr
#4

Clinical Pharmacist

$72.42-$114.33/hr
+ 37 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 10,330 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About NorthBay Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairfield, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
Long-Term Care Coverage
Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$528k
Typical market rent
$2,389/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Vallejo, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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