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Health Direct
Augusta, Maine

Pharmacist, Per Diem, Long Term Care

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55.00–$63.61 /hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Scope of Responsibilities: Oversees operations of the Pharmacy department. Relies on experience and professional judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

Job Summary

Responsible for the implementation and adherence to the HealthDirect Standard of Practice as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our customers

  • Follows the HealthDirect Standard of Practice to dispense prescriptions
  • Performs all quality assurance steps to insure a technically accurate prescription is dispensed. Reports dispensing incidents in a timely manner, in accordance with company guidelines
  • Follows all State and Federal regulations governing the practice of Pharmacy
  • Oversees the initial submission, resubmission and collection of all third party claims

Manages and balances the pharmacy inventory to ensure maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs.

Insures prescription files and other manual records are maintained in accordance with all state and federal guidelines

  • Insure outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times
  • Insure all loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention
  • Oversees the maintenance of the pharmacy department to insure a clean and professional environment
  • Maintains and develops professional relationships with doctors and others in the health service professions
  • Maintains an awareness of developments in the Pharmacy and Health Care Services fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into own practice

Maintains Confidentiality Regarding All Patient Information

  • Facilitates communication between professional staff and pharmacy personnel.
  • Assists in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines and operating the pharmacy within said guidelines
  • Interface with various auditors and outside agencies, as needed
  • Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Minimum: BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy

Job Requirements

  • Posses and maintain a valid State License and current registration to practice Pharmacy
  • Ability to stand/walk throughout majority of shift

Job Skills Required

  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Strong Organizational skills
  • Basic keyboarding skills

Compensation

$55.00 - $63.61 an hour

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Oversees pharmacy operations, including the accurate dispensing of prescriptions and adherence to health care standards of practice. Manages pharmacy inventory, third-party claims, and maintains professional relationships with healthcare providers.

Requirements

Requires a BS or Pharm D degree in Pharmacy and a valid State License and registration to practice. Candidates must be able to stand or walk for the majority of their shift.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Inventory ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 45% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pharmacist, Per Diem, Long Term Care at Health Direct a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,314 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,314 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k
Typical market rent
$1,570/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.2%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Health Direct

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
East Syracuse, New York
201-500 employees