Doctors Medical Center (DMC) in Modesto, California is recruiting an experienced, California-licensed Pharmacist to join its full-service inpatient pharmacy team. DMC is a comprehensive acute care facility recognized regionally for innovative cardiac care, neonatal intensive care, advanced stroke treatment, and trauma services — a clinical environment that demands and rewards a pharmacist with strong clinical and distribution expertise. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 (based on experience) signals genuine urgency and investment in this hire.
Perks and Benefits
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience (not available to internal candidates)
- Relocation assistance available for select positions
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage with multiple plan options
- 401(k) with 50% employer match on up to 6% of eligible pay, plus employee stock purchase plan and flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and access to online educational programs
- Paid time off plus short-term and long-term disability plan coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing support resources
- Additional coverage options: life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, and identity theft protection
- Retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
Practice Highlights
- Full-service, comprehensive acute care facility serving the greater Modesto and Central Valley community
- Recognized center of excellence for cardiac care, neonatal intensive care (NICU), stroke treatment, and trauma services
- Multidisciplinary medical staff representing most major specialties — pharmacist works in close liaison with physicians and nursing across service lines
- Core responsibilities include oversight, monitoring, preparation, labeling, and dispensing of patient medications in accordance with physician orders
- Clinical review of medication therapy for safety and efficacy relative to individual patient conditions and health status, with documented interventions and recommendations to the care team
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws governing drug dispensing, narcotic controls, and required record maintenance; maintains adherence to Joint Commission standards
- Provides drug information, compatibility guidance, and regulatory updates to medical and nursing staff
- Supervises pharmacy technicians and support personnel involved in preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of drugs and supplies
- Ensures appropriate medication procurement, storage, and availability across the facility
- Opportunity to advise physicians directly on medication utilization and therapeutic optimization
Qualifications
- Active California Pharmacist license required
- Minimum 1 year of pharmacist experience with demonstrated competence in both clinical and distribution pharmacy practice
- Strong working knowledge of drug safety, efficacy evaluation, narcotic controls, and regulatory compliance (federal, state, local, and Joint Commission)
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or approved religious/medical exemption required prior to start date, per applicable law; exempted employees are subject to regular testing
About the Community
Modesto sits in California's Central Valley, offering a lower cost of living relative to the Bay Area and Sacramento while remaining within roughly 90 minutes of both. The region provides easy access to Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Nevada foothills, and the wine country of the Napa and Sonoma valleys — making it a compelling base for outdoor enthusiasts and those who want California lifestyle without California's highest price tags. Modesto's established neighborhoods, well-regarded school options, and strong agricultural heritage give it a genuine community character that larger metros often lack.