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Boston, Massachusetts

Inpatient Pharmacist - Spaulding Hospital

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$46.58-$67.74/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Responsible for the optimization of drug therapy by identification, resolution, and prevention of drug related problems and improving therapeutic outcomes. Also responsible for providing patient care according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy by the appropriate state and federal agencies. May be responsible for prescribing medications under specific collaborative drug therapy management agreements (CDTM).

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

  • Directs and coordinates the activities and delivery of pharmacy services.
  • Supervises and verifies the accuracy of all work completed by support personnel during an assigned shift.
  • Operates within the limits of pharmacy policy and procedures.
  • Ensures compliance with target drug programs, formulary management, medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
  • Documents and reports clinical interventions, medication errors, adverse drug events.
  • Participates in department quality improvement efforts.
  • Follows all policies, procedures, laws, and regulations set forth by the Board of Pharmacy and all other applicable regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Education Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration [MCSR - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Department of Public Health preferred Experience Experience working as a pharmacist 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution. - Attention to detail. - Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures. - Works relatively independently. - Participates in department quality improvement efforts. - Participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals. - Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license. - Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.

  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$46.58 - $67.74/Hourly

Grade

7

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for optimizing drug therapy by identifying and resolving drug-related problems to improve therapeutic outcomes. They also coordinate pharmacy services, supervise support personnel, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Drug therapy optimizationAmbulatory pharmacyPatient data assessmentRegulatory complianceMedication error reportingPharmacist supervision

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 53% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$97k–$141kPharmacy median $131k (middle half $128k–$141k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$112k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Massachusetts305 active10,130 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 23% remote · 53% no call · 57% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Pharmacist listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 16% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pharmacy listings3,762 in the last 30 days3,073 the 30 days before (+22%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pharmacy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials
Premiums
Bonuses
Recognition programs

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k
Typical market rent
$3,271/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.