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Modesto, California

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III, Internal Medicine

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

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Organization

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview

Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost efficient medication therapy.

Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical skills to provide input to and implement the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner.

Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers through competent patient assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. Will precept pharmacy students on IPPE/APPE rotations.

Will respond to codes in the hospital. This position includes working as part of a decentralized (unit-based) care model. PGY1 Residency or equivalent direct patient care experience preferred.

Job Description

  • EDUCATION
  • PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

Certification & Licensure

  • RPH-Registered Pharmacist within 120 days
  • ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support if required by the entity/department
  • PALS-Pediatric Life Support if required by the entity/department

Typical Experience

1 year of recent relevant experience.

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, including narcotic delivery and procedures.

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

Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), The Joint Commission (TJC), Title XXII, United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).

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.

Job Shift

Varied

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / 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 pharmacist delivers patient-centered clinical services, including medication information, education, and preparation within a decentralized care model. They are also responsible for responding to hospital codes and precepting pharmacy students on rotations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD degree from an accredited pharmacy school and be a registered pharmacist. At least one year of recent relevant experience is required, along with proficiency in pharmaceutical regulations and medical terminology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical pharmacyPatient-centered careMedication therapy managementMedication safetyInterdisciplinary communicationCode response

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

In California, the Pharmacy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$161k (282 salary observations; 742 listings), vs ~$139k nationally (2,183 salary observations; 12,398 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 37 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
CME allowance
9% this job
Loan repayment
3%
Relocation assistance
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Modesto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$436k
Typical market rent
$2,021/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Paid Time Off
CME Reimbursement