Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III
Listed compensation
$87.25-$122.15/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
ABSMC-Summit Campus
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 develops 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.
This position requires flexibility to orient and work at provider clinics and specialty pharmacies. Clinical knowledge and therapy management for Chronic Inflammatory disease states/HIV/Oncology. Maintain excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong critical thinking skills.
Excellent organizational skills, and ability to prioritize/follow-up. Flexible; able to cope with rapid change; comfortable with an ambiguous environment. Ability to troubleshoot problems efficiently and effectively.
Ability to provide comprehensive medication management including initial assessments, toxicity evaluations/symptom management, and reassessments.
Capability to set priorities amongst a series of competing clinical and operational priorities and to effectively coordinate and direct the work of others to meet specified deadlines. Proficient computer experience and accurate data entry skills in MS Word and Excel.
Preferred Criteria
- Experience as a specialty pharmacist in a hospital setting.
- Board Certification (ex: BCACP/BCPS/BCOP/CSP)
- EPIC and Beacon experience.
- ASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency
Job Description
- EDUCATION
- PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school
Certification & Licensure
PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
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 communication 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: Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
Rotating Weekends
Benefits
No
Unions
No
Position Status: Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
0
Employee Status
Per Diem/Casual
- 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
Delivers patient-centered clinical pharmacy services including medication information, education, and preparation to ensure safe and effective therapy. Coordinates care with healthcare providers and families while maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards and policies.
Requirements
Requires a PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school and current pharmacist registration. Candidates should possess strong clinical knowledge in chronic inflammatory diseases, HIV, or oncology, along with proficiency in electronic health records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 43% have no call, 70% 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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,137 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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