Clinical Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$36.95-$71.47/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The clinical pharmacist will be a unit-based pharmacist that will verify the orders and provide clinical services for the area(s) for which they are assigned. They will be a drug information resource for the nurses, physicians, patients, and families.
Responsibilities
- All general responsibilities of a Staff Pharmacist.
- Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Routine attendance on medical rounds (for decentralized shifts) with consistent documentation of pharmacist interventions.
- Deliver medication therapy management and ensure pharmaceutical care programs are appropriately integrated throughout the institution.
- Assist in development and implementation of facility-specific protocols, guidelines, and reference documents related to medication therapy management.
- Conduct Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and assist in making necessary changes to pharmacotherapy practice as needed based on MUE findings.
Qualifications
Required
- Education: Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy
- Experience: Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent hospital experience (3 postgraduate years)
Licensure/Certification
- Pharmacy license
- BLS within 30 days of hire (ACLS and/or PALS if code attendance required);
- Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and
programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893.
MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community.
At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care.
MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care.
Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023.
At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pharmacist Career Context
Of the 42 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 21% are remote, 60% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k 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 | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in pharmacy | ranked against 10,041 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $77k–$149k | Pharmacy median $140k (middle half $137k–$148k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pharmacy listings in Massachusetts | 314 active | 10,258 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 21% remote · 60% no call · 43% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts pharmacist listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment328 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pharmacy listings | 3,645 in the last 30 days | 3,212 the 30 days before (+13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pharmacy pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Pharmacist at Tenet Healthcare 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 10,041 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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