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Palo Alto, California · Remote OK

Clinical Pharmacist, (MIST)

PharmacistNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Pay as listed: $91.61-$128.25/hr · no nights, no weekends · remote · Palo Alto, California · pays above the median of 19 Pharmacist listings (81st percentile).

Listed compensation

$91.61-$128.25/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

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

Organization

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay

Position Overview

This role will support the Multidisciplinary Inbasket Support Team (MIST)

Works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers across the health care continuum to ensure appropriate medication therapy for individual patients within the Sutter system. Performs medical renewal assessments remotely for physician and care team in-baskets.

Prescribes medications for renewals as well as adjust medications as needed for chronic disease states under a collaborative practice agreement. Is responsible for providing clinical assessment regarding patient home readings and support providers with medication questions.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION
  • PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

Certification & Licensure

  • PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
  • ASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency

Typical Experience

3 years recent relevant experience

Preferred Experience

  • Practicing autonomously under a collaborative practice agreement.
  • Comfortable prescribing and ordering labs.
  • Working in a fast paced order review process.

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.

Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping of medications.

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

Self-starter who can work independently without close supervision and who ensures management staff are kept aware of any issues.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $91.61 to $128.25 / 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

The Clinical Pharmacist will support the Multidisciplinary Inbasket Support Team by performing remote medical renewal assessments and adjusting medication therapy for chronic diseases. They will collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure appropriate medication management and provide clinical support for patient home readings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school and possess a current pharmacist registration. A minimum of 3 years of recent relevant experience and completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Medication therapy managementCommunication skillsProblem solvingPatient privacyData analysis

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 55% have no call, 75% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist, (MIST) at Sutter Health a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,058 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
21%
CME allowance
11%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 7.3
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,058 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Remote