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Boston, Massachusetts

Outpatient Per Diem Pharmacist-Mail Order Facility

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$43.03-$62.5/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.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Outpatient Pharmacy Administrative Director and/or Pharmacy Manager, and according to department policies, and procedures, and guidelines, is responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals. Responsible for checking all medication prior to dispensing and delivery.

  • Position: Outpatient Pharmacist
  • Department: Mail Order Facility
  • Schedule: Part Time

Per Diem JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. Advanced degree (e. g. PharmD, M.S. or MBA) preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Requires licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Massachusetts by the hire date.

Experience

Requires at least two to three years related experience. QS1 experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

Work requires a comprehensive understanding of the procedures, systems, and equipment used by pharmacists and technicians in the pharmacy as well as a high level of proficiency in performing pharmacist's duties and responsibilities.

Work requires a high level of analytical ability, organizational and personal management skill and focus to ensure the concerted approach to operations. Practice experience working with as well as revising and/or implementing information systems. Excellent interpersonal and telephone communication skills.

Professional in conduct and demeanor. Proficient with standard software used in healthcare office setting (i. e. MS Word, Excel, web browser, etc.).

Compensation Range

$43.03- $62.50 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer.

This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness.

In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website.

We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job.

It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond.

BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work.

A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too. Boston Medical Center 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.

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As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps” job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms.

We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment. To avoid becoming a victim of an employment offer scam, please follow these tips from the FTC: FTC Tips

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed pharmaceuticals according to department policies. They must also check all medications prior to dispensing and delivery to ensure accuracy.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and possess a valid Massachusetts pharmacy license. At least two to three years of related experience is required, with preference given to those with QS1 experience.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication checkingPharmacy operationsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal communication

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 43% 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)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,330 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits
Discretionary annual bonuses
Merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
Paid time off
Career advancement opportunities