Clinical Pharmacist II - VCVH (Per Diem, Variable)

NorthBay Healthcare Group; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Education reimbursement

Time off & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

NorthBay Health in Vacaville, CA, is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist II to provide expert pharmacotherapy and patient-facing care within our Pharmacy Department. The pharmacist will review orders, optimize drug therapy, and support a busy hospital workflow, while collaborating with clinicians and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective medication use.

Responsibilities include overseeing shift workflow, maintaining patient profiles, and documenting interventions in the EHR, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with ongoing continuing education.
• California Pharmacist licensure required.
• One year hospital-based experience in unit-dose distribution and IV additives, or hospital residency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drug information and therapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Review drug orders, patient profiles and records to evaluate therapy appropriateness.
• Select, prepare and dispense drugs per procedures and regulations.
• Oversee shift workflow and supervise technicians and interns.
• Consult with medical staff, nursing staff, patients and others on drug therapy.
• Maintain accurate patient profiles per procedures.
• Perform MAR comparisons and ensure accuracy in records.
• Document clinical interventions and formulary compliance in EHR.
• Identify and report ADRs and medication errors.
• Under approved protocols, initiate or adjust dosages or labs when needed.
• Assist with Quality Improvement data collection and other assigned duties.

Education

Pharm D.

BS in Pharmacy

Communication

Clinical judgment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Pharmacy knowledge

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Job Description

At Northbay Health, the Clinical Pharmacist II 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 depart-mental 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.
6. Routinely performs pharmacy profile-nursing medication administration record (MAR) comparisons.
7. Documents all clinical interventions and formulary compliance/noncompliance with the medical staff in the Electronic Health Record.
8. Identifies and reports adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors according to established departmental policy and procedure.
9. Under specific medical staff approved protocols, a pharmacist may initiate and/or adjust drug dosages, intervals, routes of administration or laboratory tests when needed.
10. Assists with projects and collection of Quality Improvement data as assigned.
11. Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy, and evidence of required continuing education.
• Licensure/Certification: California Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist licensure.
• Experience: One year of hospital-based experience in unit-dose distribution and IV additives and/or hospital residency required.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with drug information and therapeutics. Ability to apply professional knowledge and judgment to the provision of pharmaceutical care for patients of the following age groups: Geriatric, Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal.
• Standards of Performance: Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedures and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
• Physical Effort: Attendance is an essential function of the job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Involves standing up to 80% of shift and lifting up to 25 pounds. Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Hours of Work: Various shifts.

Compensation

• Hourly Salary Range: $99.25 - $120.69 per hour (Based on years of experience)
• Posted pay range includes 10% per diem differential
• Shift Differentials:
  • Evening: $6.60 per hour
  • Night: $21.00 per hour
  • Weekend: $1.10 per hour

About Us

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.

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