MV
Maine Veterans Homes
Augusta, Maine

Pharmacist

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$142K - $161K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated, patient-focused Pharmacist to join our MVH Pharmacy team. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment where your expertise directly supports quality care and improves lives every day.

We’re seeking someone who combines strong clinical knowledge with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to pharmacy operations. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and want meaningful work with purpose, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review, verify, and dispense medications accurately and efficiently
  • Ensure safe medication practices and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care
  • Identify and resolve medication-related concerns, interactions, or discrepancies
  • Support pharmacy workflow, inventory management, and controlled substance accountability
  • Maintain accurate documentation and pharmacy records
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and operational excellence
  • Provide education and support to healthcare staff as needed

What We Are Looking For

  • PharmD or post-graduate degree from an accredited program
  • Active Maine Pharmacist license (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
  • Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Long-term care, institutional, or clinical pharmacy experience preferred but not required

Why Join Our Team

  • We believe in supporting our employees just as strongly as we support those we serve. We offer:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • MainePERS Pension Plan - for your long-term security
  • Generous paid time off
  • Professional growth and continuing education support
  • Stable schedule and work-life balance
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Maine veterans

Join a Mission-Driven Organization

Become part of a team that values compassion, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Your work here matters — not only to the organization, but to the residents and veterans we proudly serve every day.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PharmD or post-graduate degree from an accredited program and possess an active Maine Pharmacist license. Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medication dispensingInterdisciplinary collaborationMedication safety

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 53% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 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 at MAINE VETERANS HOMES 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.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs · 13 employers

5
<$150k
10
$150k-175k
2
$175k-200k
1
$215k
1
$230k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pharmacist Lead- BioPlus

Elevance Health · Indianapolis, Indiana

$134k-$230k
#2

Pharmacist Clinical (Oncology)

Elevance Health · Cincinnati, Ohio

$119k-$215k
#3

Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)

$108k-$199k
#4

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Adult ICU)- Full-Time Rotate

$159k-$185k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

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≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,570/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

MV

About Maine Veterans Homes

Hospitals and Health Care
Augusta, Maine
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
MainePERS Pension Plan
Generous paid time off
Professional growth and continuing education support
Stable schedule and work-life balance