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Sutter Health
Berkeley, California

Ambulatory Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$87.25-$122.15/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

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

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Davies

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.

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 has context menu

Job Description

  • EDUCATION
  • PHARMD - Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

Certification & Licensure

RPH-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 communications 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

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

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 pharmaceutical care, including medication information, education, and preparation to ensure safe and effective therapy. Coordinates clinical and operational priorities while performing initial assessments, toxicity evaluations, and symptom management for patients.

Requirements

Requires a PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school and a Registered Pharmacist license. Candidates should possess strong clinical knowledge in chronic inflammatory diseases, HIV, or oncology, along with proficiency in EPIC and electronic health records.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyRegulatory complianceToxicity evaluation

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 48% 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).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,209 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Berkeley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.54M
Typical market rent
$2,818/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package