Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$61.5-$84.15/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!
As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.
Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!
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To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit our Careers Page.
Time Type
Part time
Department: Retail Pharmacy - Gove
All Locations
10 Gove Street – Taylor Building
Position Summary
Per diem pharmacists at Neighborhealth play a critical role in maintaining continuity of pharmacy services and supporting high-quality patient care. These pharmacists provide flexible coverage for scheduled absences, vacancies, extended hours, and fluctuations in patient volume while ensuring safe and efficient medication management.
Key Expectations Include
- Verifying and dispensing prescriptions accurately and in compliance with Massachusetts pharmacy regulations.
- Providing patient counseling, medication education, and clinical support to promote medication adherence and positive health outcomes.
- Collaborating with providers, nurses, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient care.
- Supporting pharmacy operations, including workflow management, documentation, inventory oversight, and quality assurance activities.
- Maintaining excellent customer service standards and contributing to a positive patient experience.
Demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and the ability to work across various clinical and community health center pharmacy settings as needed.
Per diem pharmacists are expected to uphold NeighborHealth's commitment to equitable, patient-centered care by ensuring patients have timely access to medications, clinical expertise, and pharmacy services that support improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Salary Range: $61.50/hr. up to $84.15/hr.
EEO & Accommodation Statement
NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request
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E-Verify Program Participation Statement
NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for accurately verifying and dispensing prescriptions while providing clinical support and medication education to patients. They must also collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient care and maintain efficient pharmacy operations.
Requirements
Candidates must be able to comply with Massachusetts pharmacy regulations and demonstrate flexibility in scheduling. The role requires strong clinical expertise and a commitment to equitable, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 48% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$151k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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