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 - Starting at $72.70 Per/Hr + Sign-On Bonus Available

  • Modesto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 2 days ago

therapy management Ensure medication safety through accurate compounding, dispensing, and regulatory compliance Mentor and train pharmacy team members in a collaborative and supportive environment...

Pharmacist Per Diem Rotate

  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 3 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...

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III, Infusion Clinic Focus

  • Modesto, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Description : EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE Registered Pharmacist (CA State Board of Pharmacy) PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN...

Staff Pharmacist-Ca

  • Patterson, CA (16 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Patterson, CA (16 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 12 days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist at Walmart, you will be empowered to share your clinical knowledge and work to the top of your license....

Pharmacist 7on 7off Job- Modesto, CA

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

- Staff Pharmacist Job Type Contract Travel Inpatient Pharmacist Opportunity - Modesto, CA!...

Inpatient Pharmacist Job Modesto, CA

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

- Clinical Pharmacist Job Type Travel Exciting Travel Opportunity for an Experienced Hospital Pharmacist - Modesto, CA Soliant Health is seeking an experienced Hospital Pharmacist for a 13+ week travel...

Staff Pharmacist

  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Manteca, CA (14 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 24 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....

CA Staff Pharmacist, Night FT

  • Modesto, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 25 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....

CA District Support Pharmacist (FT)

  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 25 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....

CA Staff Pharmacist FT

  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Turlock, CA (15 miles from Modesto, CA)
  • 25 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....

Float Pharmacist

  • Modesto, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Are you the Pharmacist who knows your patients by name? Do they ask for you because you build meaningful relationships with them?...

CA Dist Suppt Pharmacist FT

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

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

CA Dist Suppt Pharmacist PT

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

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

Per Diem Pharmacist

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

Provides a contemporary patient-centric retail pharmacy focus by taking time to speak to patients and establish high quality professional care to customers....

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

  • Modesto, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Modesto, CA
  • 60+ 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...

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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
51.3%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
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
0.1%

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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