Pharmacist - Per Diem (Merced/Modesto)

PharmacistNo weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$66.9-$73.76/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 36m ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Pharmacist will perform professional and clinical duties in the dispensing of medications to patients and clinic. The Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a clinic pharmacy, supervising pharmacy technicians and coordinating with the Pharmacy Manager. THIS IS A PER DIEM POSITION, AS NEEDED

Position

Schedule of availability will be Monday – Friday 7:30am-7:00pm; Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm.

Compensation: $66.90 - $73.76 an hour

Location

Will work at our SHAW and Northview pharmacies located in Merced, CA and Modesto Pharmacy located in Modesto, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepares, fills, and verify prescriptions as ordered by physicians and other authorized personnel as provided for by California Law and provide consults to patient as applicable.
  • Stores and preserves medications and vaccines as appropriate.
  • Checks incoming shipments of pharmacy supplies and medications and arranges for their storage.
  • Charges 3rd party payer for dispensed medications.
  • Removal of outdated drugs from the pharmacy and clinic stocks.
  • Distribution of clinic stock supplies of medications.
  • Oversees and coordinates the work of pharmacy technicians in the functions detailed above, as well as other duties as described in the job functions of the pharmacy technicians and as allowed by California Law.
  • Oversees and coordinates the work of the pharmacy clerks in the functions as outlined in the job description of the pharmacy clerks as allowed by California Law.
  • Participates in in-service training (includes both presentation of in-services and attendance at the presentation of others providing in-services).
  • Provide drug information to clinic personnel and medical staff.
  • Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed.
  • Complies with 340B regulations and operating procedures
  • Assists in 340B Compliance Tasks and Audits.
  • Pharmacist provides consultation, training, and education to patients about drug therapy disease management and disease prevention.
  • Pharmacist provides professional information and participates in multidiscipline review of patient progress.
  • Pharmacist administers immunizations pursuant to a protocol, orders and interprets tests for monitoring and managing efficacy and toxicity of drug therapies.
  • Assists in State Board of Pharmacy Inspections or any other audits or inspections.
  • Perform other duties as needed and directed by clinic administrator, Pharmacy Manager and VP & CMO.

Min. Qualifications

  • Excellent Communication Skills, ability to successfully interact with patients, family members, and staff.
  • Ability to use electronic health records and pharmacy management software, interact collaboratively with medical care team and other staff members. collect data and participate in relevant reporting processes.

Physical Demands

  • Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and push 100 pounds on wheels.
  • Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
  • High manual dexterity.
  • Reach above shoulder level, bend, squat, sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn, and good finger sensation.
  • Hearing adequate for phone work and clear speech for staff and patient communication.

Work Environment

  • The noise level in the work environment is usually average.

Education/Experience Requirements

  • Graduate of an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and unrestricted California pharmacist license.
  • Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR

Certification

  • Previous high volume retail pharmacy experience.
  • Acceptable driving record, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist is responsible for the daily operations of the clinic pharmacy, including dispensing medications, verifying prescriptions, and supervising pharmacy technicians. They also provide clinical consultations, manage 340B compliance, and coordinate with medical staff to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited college and possess an unrestricted California pharmacist license. Previous high-volume retail pharmacy experience and current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical PharmacyMedication DispensingPrescription VerificationStaff SupervisionPatient ConsultationImmunization AdministrationDrug Therapy ManagementVaccine StorageInventory ManagementCollaboration

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 60% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $132k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacyranked against 10,137 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$132k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in California659 active10,259 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 60% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Pharmacist listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment684 active listings, Oct 2026
Golden Valley Health Centerssilver tier, 76/100Top Employers work-life index22 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,137 Pharmacy listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - Per Diem (Merced/Modesto) at Golden Valley Health Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,137 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Merced

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$370k
Typical market rent
$2,041/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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