Pharmacist Jobs in Modesto, CA

A Pharmacist plays a critical role in the pharmacy industry, ensuring patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely and effectively. They review and interpret physician orders, detect potential medication interactions, dispense prescribed medications, and counsel patients on their proper usage and potential side effects. Additionally, they provide advice on healthy lifestyles, conduct health screenings, manage immunization programs, and oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and interns. Pharmacists often work in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, or they may work in research or the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacists are required to have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited college or university. They must also pass two exams to become licensed: the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and, in most states, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE). Important skills for a Pharmacist include strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with a diverse population, and the capacity to handle stressful situations. Prior to becoming a Pharmacist, individuals often work as Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, or in related health care roles to gain practical experience in the field.

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Pharmacist

  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications Must have and maintain a valid pharmacist license and be in good standing New graduates must obtain a license issued by a board of pharmacy to practice medicine within 12 months of commissioning...

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III, Emergency Medicine

  • Modesto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 4 days ago

**CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:** + PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist + OR PHARMR-Registered Pharmacist + ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (for those who will be responding to codes) **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:**...

Experienced Hospital Pharmacist Modesto, CA

  • Modesto, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 5 days ago

Interim Hospital Pharmacist Opportunity in Modesto, California Contact: Megan Gwillim Email: ... Phone: ... Join our integrated healthcare delivery team as a Hospital Pharmacist in Modesto, CA....

CA Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Modesto, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 7 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

Pharmacist Per Diem Rotate

  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Welcome to Emanuel Medical Center! Since 1917, Emanuel has been the heart of healthcare in Turlock, California, providing incredible high-quality care with compassion to the patients we serve. We...

Pharmacist II California State University, Stanislaus

  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Ability to compound and fill prescriptions and evaluate written prescription orders to determine ingredients needed and ensure proper dosages....

Per Diem Pharmacist

  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Practice with generous staffing, including overlapping pharmacist shifts at most locations....

Pharmacist II

  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Ability to compound and fill prescriptions and evaluate written prescription orders to determine ingredients needed and ensure proper dosages....

7 On 7 Off Days Hospital Pharmacist Modesto, CA

  • Modesto, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 11 days ago

Interim Hospital Pharmacist Opportunity in Modesto, California Contact: Megan Gwillim Email: ... Phone: ... Join our integrated healthcare delivery team as a Hospital Pharmacist in Modesto, CA....

Pharmacist - $69-110 per hour. Job in Modesto Gr8Jobs

  • Modesto, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 18 days ago

Tenet North Cal is seeking a Pharmacist for a job in Modesto, California....

FT District Support Pharmacist

  • Modesto, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 19 days ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

  • Modesto, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 19 days ago

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: PHARMD-Licensed Pharmacist OR PHARMR-Registered Pharmacist ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (for those who will be responding to codes) TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year of recent...

Intern, Clinical Pharmacist

  • Modesto, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 22 days ago

Acts as a support person to the staff pharmacist and, in this capacity, gains the hours of experience required to be eligible to take the licensure examination to become a pharmacist....

Inpatient Pharmacist 13-Week Assignment (Temp-to-Hire)

  • Modesto, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 23 days ago

Inpatient Pharmacist 13-Week Assignment (Temp-to-Hire) Modesto, CA 3 days ago CATEGORY Pharmacy - Clinical Pharmacist JOB TYPE Contract Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacist - 13-Week Assignment (Temp-to-Hire...

Pharmacist Full Time Rotate

  • Modesto, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 24 days ago

Up to $20,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience Welcome to Doctors Medical Center Modesto! Doctors Medical Center Modesto is a full-service, comprehensive health care facility, dedicated to...

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Modesto, CA

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Modesto, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.1%
Bachelor's Degree
33.5%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Modesto, CA
1-2 years
28.1%
Less than 1 year
27.7%
None
27.6%
2-4 years
15.7%
6-8 years
0.6%
10+ years
0.3%


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