Pharmacist- Float Pool - Boston, MA

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, 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.

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 will 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.

• Prescription Management & Patient Interaction:
  Review and fill prescriptions, explain usage and special instructions to patients, collect fees, and provide counseling per legal requirements.
• Medication Safety & Clinical Oversight:
  Verify prescriptions for accuracy, screen for interactions and duplications, maintain patient medication profiles, and recommend cost-effective therapies.
• Team Leadership & Workflow Supervision:
  Oversee pharmacy staff, review work of interns and technicians, provide coaching and training, and ensure efficient patient service.
• Compliance, Documentation & Quality Improvement:
  Manage drug inventory and security, monitor documentation and adverse events, support student training, and contribute to departmental growth and service excellence.

You will 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.

• Graduate of accredited school of Pharmacy;
  Pharm D or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.
• Must complete 20 Continuing Education (CE) credits per calendar year as required by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy and in accordance with Pharmacy Staff License Monitoring and Maintenance of Credentials Policy.
• Currently a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Massachusetts with an active pharmacist license without restrictions from the MA Board of Pharmacy.
• Immunization certified.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Not 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).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacy operations and cash handling experience.

• 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 will find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The hourly pay for this role will range from $43.22 to $77.21 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

United Health Group 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.