Pharmacist Float Pool - Atrius Health
UnitedHealth Group
- Location
- Somerville, Massachusetts
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Salary
- $44 – $79/hr
About this role
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: Somerville, MA This role also requires regular coverage at additional Atrius Health pharmacy locations between Kenmore and Chelmsford. 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