Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in Massachusetts
Clinical Pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, specialty infusion, and managed care organizations, with openings at every level from newly licensed pharmacists through senior clinical specialists. The heaviest hiring is in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where employers like Mass General Brigham, UMass Memorial Health, and CVS Health Pharmacy Benefit Management maintain large and ongoing clinical pharmacist teams. The most in-demand specialties right now are oncology, ambulatory care, and infectious disease. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Exemption Status:
ExemptHiring Range:
$98,862.40 - $177,944.00(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).
Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:
7a-3:30p, weekend and holiday rotationShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
10020 - 3800 PharmacyThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The clinical pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services that integrate clinical services, order management, patient/staff education and research. Clinical pharmacists are responsible for improving the patient’s experience, safety, and achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes. This position is responsible to an immediate supervisor/manager.Major Responsibilities:
The following key performance areas (Clinical, Operations/Distribution, Financial, Safety and Regulatory, Research and Education) are performed by the clinical pharmacist:
Clinical Performance:
Provides medication management services in a collaborative manner that consist of the following:
Review patient medication history, educate patients on drug therapy, establish desired outcomes, develop/modify therapeutic plans, determine alternatives for achieving outcomes, develop drug monitoring plans, monitor patient outcomes, document medication related issues in electronic health record, interpret laboratory data, review patient medication profiles, monitor pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, monitoring for potential adverse drug – drug, drug-lab, drug-disease state, and drug - food interactions.
Maintains and updates a patient profile with demographics (e.g. height and weight), diagnosis, allergies, and current medications.
Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interaction.
Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients.
Documents clinical interventions.
Counsels patients on discharge medications as appropriate.
Performs clinical review and verification of medication orders.
Performs medication order entry when needed.
Discusses medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents interventions, and communicates medication order changes as needed.
Facilitates medication discharge planning and smooth transition to alternate sites of care and access to an ambulatory pharmacy.
Operations/Distribution Performance:
Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, non-sterile and sterile compounding, chemotherapeutic, hazardous, and investigational agents.
Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
Cross-covers in a variety of practice areas within the pharmacy as requested by supervisor.
Ensures regulatory compliance of controlled substance distribution and monitoring.
Supervise work of pharmacy technicians.
Provide feedback to maintain and optimize pharmacy technology.
Financial Performance:
Promotes the use of formulary drugs by converting non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible according to P&T protocol. Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
Conducts targeted drug program and drug usage evaluations as needed and reports results to Department Managers/ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost effective regimens, drugs, and by reducing waste.
Facilitates cost saving programs such as IV to PO and therapeutic substitution.
Manages medication inventory, expiring products, and recalls.
Safety and Regulatory Performance:
Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Utilizes drug use reports to identify adverse drug events.
Participates in Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory activities such as National Patient Safety Goals and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Plan.
Research and Education Performance:
Precepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students, and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs and related activities.
Prepares educational materials and participates in information sharing activities for the health care community and general public.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree; OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years hospital experience.
Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
Preferred :
ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended.
Pharm.D. degree with minimum of 1 year of hospital experience.
Weekend and holiday rotation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status:
ExemptHiring Range:
$98,862.40 - $177,944.00(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).
Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Monday through FridayScheduled Hours:
7a-3:30p, weekend and holiday rotationShift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
40Cost Center:
10020 - 3800 PharmacyThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
The clinical pharmacist provides comprehensive medication management services that integrate clinical services, order management, patient/staff education and research. Clinical pharmacists are responsible for improving the patient’s experience, safety, and achieving positive clinical and financial outcomes. This position is responsible to an immediate supervisor/manager.Major Responsibilities:
The following key performance areas (Clinical, Operations/Distribution, Financial, Safety and Regulatory, Research and Education) are performed by the clinical pharmacist:
Clinical Performance:
Provides medication management services in a collaborative manner that consist of the following:
Review patient medication history, educate patients on drug therapy, establish desired outcomes, develop/modify therapeutic plans, determine alternatives for achieving outcomes, develop drug monitoring plans, monitor patient outcomes, document medication related issues in electronic health record, interpret laboratory data, review patient medication profiles, monitor pharmacokinetics of drug therapy, monitoring for potential adverse drug – drug, drug-lab, drug-disease state, and drug - food interactions.
Maintains and updates a patient profile with demographics (e.g. height and weight), diagnosis, allergies, and current medications.
Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and drug interaction.
Provides drug information to health care professionals and to patients.
Documents clinical interventions.
Counsels patients on discharge medications as appropriate.
Performs clinical review and verification of medication orders.
Performs medication order entry when needed.
Discusses medication order clarifications with the prescriber, documents interventions, and communicates medication order changes as needed.
Facilitates medication discharge planning and smooth transition to alternate sites of care and access to an ambulatory pharmacy.
Operations/Distribution Performance:
Ensures the timely and accurate dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
Ensures proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, non-sterile and sterile compounding, chemotherapeutic, hazardous, and investigational agents.
Responsible for the accurate filling and dispensing of medications from the pharmacy area.
Cross-covers in a variety of practice areas within the pharmacy as requested by supervisor.
Ensures regulatory compliance of controlled substance distribution and monitoring.
Supervise work of pharmacy technicians.
Provide feedback to maintain and optimize pharmacy technology.
Financial Performance:
Promotes the use of formulary drugs by converting non-formulary orders to formulary drugs when possible according to P&T protocol. Coordinates procurement of non-formulary drugs when necessary.
Conducts targeted drug program and drug usage evaluations as needed and reports results to Department Managers/ Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost effective regimens, drugs, and by reducing waste.
Facilitates cost saving programs such as IV to PO and therapeutic substitution.
Manages medication inventory, expiring products, and recalls.
Safety and Regulatory Performance:
Detects, monitors, documents, and reports adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Utilizes drug use reports to identify adverse drug events.
Participates in Joint Commission and other accreditation and regulatory activities such as National Patient Safety Goals and Department of Pharmacy Quality Improvement Plan.
Research and Education Performance:
Precepts Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation students, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotation students, and pharmacy residents consistent with academic credentials and clinical experience.
Participates in continuing education programs, meetings, training programs and related activities.
Prepares educational materials and participates in information sharing activities for the health care community and general public.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree; OR Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) degree with 3 years hospital experience.
Licensure with the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy.
Preferred :
ASHP Accredited Residency in Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) is recommended.
Pharm.D. degree with minimum of 1 year of hospital experience.
Weekend and holiday rotation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical pharmacist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts pharmacist license issued by the Board of Registration in Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
- Completion of a PGY-1 pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical practice experience
- Board certification such as BCPS, BCOP, or specialty-relevant credential preferred
- Demonstrated competency in medication therapy management and clinical documentation
- Experience with electronic health record systems, particularly Epic or Meditech
Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical pharmacist in Massachusetts?
To become a clinical pharmacist in Massachusetts, you must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, pass the NAPLEX and MPJE licensing exams, and obtain an active license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy. Most clinical roles in Massachusetts hospitals and health systems also expect completion of a PGY-1 residency, and many specialty positions require a PGY-2 or board certification through organizations such as BPS.
How much do clinical pharmacists make in Massachusetts?
Clinical pharmacists in Massachusetts earn a median of about $138,170 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $113,710 for the lowest 10% to over $164,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical pharmacists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring clinical pharmacists in Massachusetts right now include UMass Memorial Health, Boston Medical Center, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers, community health systems, and pharmacy benefit management operations means clinical pharmacist openings appear consistently throughout the year across a wide range of practice settings.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most clinical pharmacist jobs?
Boston, Worcester, and Burlington have the most clinical pharmacist openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates because of its extraordinary density of academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, while Worcester's openings are driven largely by UMass Memorial Health and the regional health systems serving central Massachusetts, and Springfield draws hiring from Baystate Health and the community health networks covering the Pioneer Valley.
Are there remote clinical pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they are less common than in desk-based fields because most clinical pharmacist roles involve direct patient care, medication verification, or floor rounding that requires on-site presence. About 54% of clinical pharmacist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The positions most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are in pharmacy benefits management, utilization review, and clinical informatics.
How can I get hired as a clinical pharmacist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a PGY-1 pharmacy residency at a Massachusetts institution such as Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess, or a community site affiliated with MCPHS University, which converts directly into clinical staff positions. New graduates who did not match into residency often enter through per-diem staff pharmacist roles at regional hospital systems and then transition internally into clinical positions after gaining inpatient experience.
Where can I find and apply to clinical pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to clinical pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state's hospital systems, ambulatory practices, and specialty settings. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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