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NorthBay Health
Vacaville, California

Clinical Pharmacist II (Per Diem, Days)

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$188K–$228K /yr

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 2mo 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.

Primary Job Duties

1. Reviews drug orders, patient profiles and medical records to evaluate the appropriateness of drug therapy.

2. Selects, compounds, prepares and dispenses drugs in accordance with depart­mental procedures, all laws and regulations.

3. Oversees and directs shift workflow and departmental aspects of workflow performed by technicians and interns.

4. Consults with members of the medical staff, nursing staff, patients or other hospital personnel regarding all aspects of drug therapy and serves as a resource for drug information.

5. Maintains and ensures accuracy and completeness of patient profiles according to departmental procedures. Routinely performs pharmacy profile-nursing medication administration record (MAR) comparisons.

6. Documents all clinical interventions and formulary compliance/noncompliance with the medical staff in the Electronic Health Record.

7. Identifies and reports adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors according to established departmental policy and procedure.

8. Under specific medical staff approved protocols, a pharmacist may initiate and/or adjust drug dosages, intervals, routes of administration or laboratory tests when needed.

9. Assists with projects and collection of Quality Improvement data as assigned.

10. Performs other duties as assigned

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 professional judgment and pharmaceutical care by reviewing drug orders and dispensing medications. They collaborate with medical staff to optimize drug therapy and oversee the workflow of pharmacy technicians and interns.

Requirements

Requires a Pharm D or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a valid California Board of Pharmacy license. Candidates must have one year of hospital-based experience in unit-dose distribution and IV additives or a hospital residency.

Key Skills

Drug Therapy EvaluationCompoundingPatient Profile ManagementAdverse Drug Reaction ReportingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTherapeutics

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 45% have no call, 60% 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 Clinical Pharmacist II (Per Diem, Days) at NorthBay Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,314 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution29 jobs

8
<$160k
10
$160k-180k
6
$180k-200k
5
$200k-220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
9%
CME allowance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Vacaville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$558k
Typical market rent
$2,614/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

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About NorthBay Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life, disability, long-term care coverage
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays, bereavement)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Education reimbursement
Professional development and training programs
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness programs