Pharmacist

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center·Lawrence, Massachusetts

$50 - $57/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Practice for this role

Pharmacist · $50 - $57/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+26% vs. median posted rate for pharmacy roles in Massachusetts ($39.53/hr, n=177)

221 similar openings in Massachusetts · median $38.05/hr

$16.00/hr · lowesthighest · $113/hr

this role: $50.00/hrmedian $39.53/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 177 posted pharmacy roles in Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 67th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 26% above the Massachusetts median for pharmacy roles.

The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and accurately dispensing prescriptions while maintaining efficient workflow and narcotics records. They provide clinical expertise, conduct drug utilization reviews, and safely administer immunizations.

Full Time Hours: 40 hours

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program.

GLFHC is currently seeking a Pharmacist. The Pharmacist reviews and interprets prescriptions, fills and accurately dispenses medication, while maintaining efficient workflow to provide timely delivery. Maintains inventories and record keeping for narcotics and similar drugs.

Must be able to don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Reviews and approves prescriptions to be filled by pharmacy technicians according to State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Works with pharmacy technicians to perform the ‘final check’ of filled prescriptions to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

Works with patient medical information to conduct Drug Utilization Review on all prescriptions and reviews clinical edits to ensure there is no adverse drug reaction.

Works in reconciling Controlled Substances Logs with inventory on hand and prescriptions dispensed to comply with state and federal regulations.

Provides clinical expertise by responding to drug-related questions.

Familiarity with order processing, inventory, Database software, prescription verification, billing and adjudication software.

Safely administer and accurately document immunizations and medications.

Qualifications

One to three years of experience.
Valid Driver’s License
Current BLS certification
Registration with State of Massachusetts as a Pharmacist
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered pharmacists in the State of Massachusetts with one to three years of experience and current BLS certification. A valid driver's license and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish are required.

professional certificate
Inventory Management
Controlled Substances Management
Medication Dispensing
Bilingual English/Spanish
Prescription Review
Immunization Administration
Drug Utilization Review
Pharmacy Billing

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Growth Opportunities

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $50 - $57/hr
Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Posted: Jun 18, 2026
Application: Employer website

Massachusetts pharmacy technician demand is steady

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