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Shields Health Solutions
Worcester, Massachusetts

Pharmacist - NIGHTS

PharmacistIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$130k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

  • Pharmacist (Retail & Specialty Pharmacy)
  • Onsite | Monday-Friday | Day Shift
  • Rotating Schedule Between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Rotating Weekends, As Needed
  • Join a Team Focused on Exceptional Patient Care

We are seeking a licensed Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring timely access to medications. In this onsite role, you will support both retail pharmacy and specialty pharmacy operations, working closely with patients, providers, and pharmacy staff to create a seamless healthcare experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values clinical excellence, and enjoys making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Job Purpose

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians through a hands-on approach to total quality patient care by coordinating across specialty and retail pharmacy services to ensure seamless patient transitions and timely access to medications.

The Pharmacist will be responsible for managing both retail and specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications while providing patient counseling, clinical support, and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care

Prepare and dispense medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and identifying therapeutic incompatibilities.

Conduct medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapies, and documenting interventions.

  • Provide patient counseling and clinical support to promote optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Make referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Pharmacy Operations

Organize and direct technician workflow while verifying medication preparation, labeling, and prescription accuracy.

Coordinate care activities, identify and resolve insurance-related issues, and recognize opportunities for financial assistance programs.

Ensure Adherence to All Regulatory Requirements, Including

  • 340B Program Compliance
  • Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Standards

Medication Safety Protocols

  • Maintain pharmacy records and controlled substance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Remove outdated and damaged medications from inventory and oversee compliance procedures.

Leadership & Process Improvement

  • Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other support personnel.
  • Train pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and healthcare professionals.
  • Manage, organize, and update data using pharmacy and database applications.
  • Identify trends, resolve operational challenges, recommend improvements, and implement positive change.
  • Actively participate in process improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and customer service excellence.

Compliance & Professional Development

  • Comply with all state and federal pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, Board of Pharmacy standards, and company policies.
  • Maintain active pharmacist licensure and required registrations.
  • Stay current on legislation, industry developments, and professional best practices.
  • Protect organizational integrity by maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Participate in continuing education, professional organizations, and networking opportunities.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

  • Education & Licensure
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy
  • Active Pharmacist license in the applicable state

Experience

  • Required: 1+ year of experience in a retail pharmacy or specialty pharmacy dispensing environment
  • Preferred: 5+ years of experience in a retail and/or specialty pharmacy setting
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Strong understanding of pharmacology, medication therapy management, and FDA regulations
  • Ability to analyze information, exercise sound clinical judgment, and administer medications accurately
  • Excellent verbal communication and patient education skills
  • Strong technical, operational, and clinical expertise
  • Leadership experience with the ability to manage people and processes effectively
  • High attention to detail and commitment to legal and regulatory compliance
  • Computer proficiency and experience working with pharmacy technology systems
  • Organized, dependable, quality-focused, and highly ethical
  • Empathetic listener with strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Energetic, self-motivated team player who handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Preferred Attributes

We're Looking for Professionals Who Are

  • Patient-focused
  • Detail-oriented
  • Quality-driven
  • Highly collaborative
  • Results-oriented
  • Continuous learners

Passionate About Improving Healthcare Outcomes

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions. An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $120,000.00 and $130,000.00 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Keywords for Search Visibility

Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacist, PharmD, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Pharmacy Operations, Patient Counseling, 340B Compliance, Specialty Pharmacy, Healthcare, Medication Safety, Pharmacy Leadership, Licensed Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care, Retail Pharmacy, Clinical Services

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Solid computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) for communication, documentation, and data management, as well as, navigating the internet and web-based platforms. Data entry and computer skills will be evaluated through an assessment as part of the pre-employment process.

Shields Health Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Shields Health Solutions is committed to providing an inclusive hiring experience; if you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please email talentacquisition@shieldsrx.com.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Team leadershipInsurance coordination

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 55% 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $118k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Shields Health Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 22 active listings.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist - NIGHTS at Shields Health Solutions 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 10,058 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 17 employers

5
<$145k
5
$145k-165k
7
$165k-185k
4
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
16%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5% this job
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

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

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Worcester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$449k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,130/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Shields Health Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Stoughton, Massachusetts
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus plan
Health insurance