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Roseville, California

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Lead, Oncology

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91.28-$127.78/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 35m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

Organization

SRMC-Sutter Roseville Med Center

Position Overview

Organizes and coordinates the day-to-day actives of the Pharmacy department and assumes the responsibility for compliance with all federal and state laws. Serves as the liaison between the department and staff, physicians, patients, family and other hospital staff.

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.

Work as a lead with pharmacy staff to fulfill regulatory, operational and clinical need of pharmacy services, no direct report, assist to management team in project/initiative implementation, e. g., IV room lead, clinical lead at small affiliates, PIC at large affiliate with multi campus pharmacies.

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

3 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.

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 and delegate assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve department 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.

Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

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 $91.28 to $127.78 / 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 Lead coordinates daily pharmacy operations and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations. They provide patient-centered clinical services, including medication information, education, and therapy management while collaborating with the healthcare team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school and possess at least 3 years of recent relevant experience. A valid Registered Pharmacist license is required within 120 days of hire, along with proficiency in pharmaceutical principles and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyOncologyMedication therapy managementRegulatory complianceLeadershipInterdisciplinary collaborationMedication distribution

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 37% are remote, 49% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$228k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $206k 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 10,146 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$190k–$266kPharmacy median $152k (middle half $135k–$173k)28 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$206k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California670 active10,306 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 37% remote · 49% no call · 61% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,146 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$165k
9
$165k-180k
3
$180k-195k
1
$199k
2
$210k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
86%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist Clinical (Oncology)

Elevance Health · Cincinnati, Ohio

$119k-$215k
#2

Clinical Program Pharmacist Principal- (Remote)

Prime Therapeutics · Home, West Virginia

$124k-$211k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Specialty (Oncology, Remote-Hybrid)- Full-Time Days

$159k-$185k
+ 19 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 10,146 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Roseville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$584k
Typical market rent
$2,521/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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.