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Pharmacist Float Pool - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group logoUnitedHealth Group$44.00–$79.00/hrBoston, MassachusettsPosted 1w ago
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This posting states $44–$79 an hour. Open pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts post a median of $65.88 an hour, the middle half $60.60–$69.95, across 48 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Pharmacists employed in Massachusetts earn a median of $66.43 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Explore opportunities at Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

  • Primary location: 133 Brookline Ave, Kenmore
  • Department: Pharmacy
  • Schedule : Full time, 40 hours/weekly. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm. Rotating Saturday & Sunday 9:00am - 5:00pm

As the Pharmacist, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring patients receive safe, timely, and effective medications. You'll oversee all aspects of pharmacy operations-from prescription processing and inventory management to financial performance and team development-while driving Service Excellence across every touchpoint. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with physicians and clinical staff to optimize drug therapy, lead support personnel with high operational standards, and champion best practices. You'll also contribute to process improvements, integrate technology, and support safety and quality initiatives-all while delivering exceptional patient outcomes and fostering a culture of professionalism and teamwork.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Prescription Management & Patient Interaction: Reviews and fills prescriptions, explains usage and special instructions to patients, collects fees, and provides counseling per legal requirements
  • Medication Safety & Clinical Oversight: Verifies prescriptions for accuracy, screens for interactions and duplications, maintains patient medication profiles, and recommends cost-effective therapies
  • Team Leadership & Workflow Supervision: Oversees pharmacy staff, reviews work of interns and technicians, provides coaching and training, and ensures efficient patient service
  • Compliance, Documentation & Quality Improvement: Manages drug inventory and security, monitors documentation and adverse events, supports student training, and contributes to departmental growth and service excellence

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of accredited school of Pharmacy; Pharm D or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy
  • Complete 20 Continuing Education (CE) credits per calendar year as required by Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy
  • Currently be a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts with an active pharmacist license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy
  • Must not be listed on the Exclusion Database List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG)
  • Immunization certified
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy operations and cash handling experience
  • Ability and willingness to work a float schedule, with a primary work location in Somerville and coverage responsibilities at Atrius Health pharmacy locations throughout the region, including sites from Kenmore to Chelmsford, based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on specialty
  • 3+ years of experience in high volume retail pharmacy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $44.00 - $79.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

From UnitedHealth Group's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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