Pharmacist Float Pool - Atrius Health
Listed compensation
$44-$79/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.
Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.
Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary location: 133 Brookline Ave, Kenmore
Department: Pharmacy
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours/weekly. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm. Rotating Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm
As the Pharmacist, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive safe, timely, and effective medications.
You’ll oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations-from prescription processing and inventory management to financial performance and team development-while driving Service Excellence across every touchpoint.
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff to optimize drug therapy, lead support personnel with high operational standards, and champion best practices.
You’ll also contribute to process improvements, integrate technology, and support safety and quality initiatives-all while delivering exceptional patient outcomes and fostering a culture of professionalism and teamwork.
Primary Responsibilities
Prescription Management & Patient Interaction: Reviews and fills prescriptions, explains usage and special instructions to patients, collects fees, and provides counseling per legal requirements
Medication Safety & Clinical Oversight: Verifies prescriptions for accuracy, screens for interactions and duplications, maintains patient medication profiles, and recommends cost-effective therapies
Team Leadership & Workflow Supervision: Oversees pharmacy staff, reviews work of interns and technicians, provides coaching and training, and ensures efficient patient service
Compliance, Documentation & Quality Improvement: Manages drug inventory and security, monitors documentation and adverse events, supports student training, and contributes to departmental growth and service excellence
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of accredited school of Pharmacy; Pharm D or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy
Complete 20 Continuing Education (CE) credits per calendar year as required by Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy
Currently be a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts with an active pharmacist license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy
Must not be listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG)
- Immunization certified
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy operations and cash handling experience
Ability and willingness to work a float schedule, with a primary work location in Somerville and coverage responsibilities at Atrius Health pharmacy locations throughout the region, including sites from Kenmore to Chelmsford, based on business needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
- 3+ years of experience in high volume retail pharmacy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.00 - $79.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life.
Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.
We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist will oversee pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, inventory management, and team supervision to ensure safe and effective medication delivery. They will also collaborate with clinical staff to optimize drug therapy and maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess an active, unrestricted pharmacist license in Massachusetts. Additionally, applicants are required to be immunization certified and hold current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 21% are remote, 45% have no call, 57% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$128k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in pharmacy | ranked against 10,192 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Massachusetts | 327 active | 10,319 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 21% remote · 45% no call · 57% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Pharmacist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 17% offer loan repayment341 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,513 active listings |
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