Pays $99.33-$109.26/hrPharmacist market median is ~$120k (49 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 7,239 in this specialty)

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Sutter Health
California

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist IV

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Ambulatory clinical pharmacist, limited term. Day shift, M-F, no weekends. $99.33 - $109.26/hour.

Join Sutter Health as a Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist IV – Limited Term in California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $99.33 - $109.26/hour.
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with Sutter Health in California.

Key Responsibilities

This role oversees and delivers patient-centered pharmaceutical care, including medication information, education, preparation, and distribution to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient therapy. The pharmacist provides input to and implements the patient's plan of care using sound judgment and clinical skills while adhering to all regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school and must obtain Registered Pharmacist licensure within 120 days if not already current. A minimum of three years of recent relevant experience is required, along with knowledge of pharmaceutical laws, regulations, and various practice settings.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareMedication InformationMedication PreparationMedication DistributionClinical JudgmentPatient AssessmentPatient MonitoringEffective CommunicationRegulatory AdherenceTeaching DutiesProblem SolvingMedical TerminologyPharmaceutical CalculationsElectronic Health RecordsEPIC

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist IV at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,239 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$217k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 49 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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