Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$142K - $161K
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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
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.
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