Pays $43.9-$79.02/hrPharmacist market median is ~$128k (10 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (6.4/10, vs 7,409 in this specialty)

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UMass Memorial Health
Southbridge, Massachusetts

Pharmacist, Harrington Hospital, Per Diem

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo nightsPer Diem
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About the Role

Per diem pharmacist at UMass Memorial Health in Southbridge, MA. Day shift, no overnights. Weekends required.

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Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $43.90 - $79.02/hour.
  • Signing Bonus Available

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with UMass Memorial Health in Southbridge, Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist will collaborate with clinical staff to promote antimicrobial stewardship and optimize medication use through utilization reviews and protocol development. They are also responsible for maintaining departmental policies, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring safe, effective patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current valid pharmacy license in Massachusetts and possess a BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an AACP accredited college. Previous hospital pharmacy experience, including unit dose and IV admixture, is preferred.

Key Skills

Antimicrobial stewardshipPharmacy practiceClinical pharmacyMedication use optimizationInfectious disease protocolsUnit doseIV admixtureChemotherapyQuality improvementPatient careAntibiotic utilization reviewDecision-supportRegulatory compliancePharmacology

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 35% have no call, 65% 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).

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist, Harrington Hospital, Per Diem at UMass Memorial Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pharmacy — ranked against 7,409 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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