Per Diem Pharmacist
Listed compensation
$68.27-$77.24/hr
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Job Description
Maine Veterans' Homes is seeking a Per Diem Pharmacist to support our Central Office Pharmacy in Augusta. This position is ideal for a pharmacist looking to supplement their current schedule while becoming part of a respected, mission-driven healthcare organization dedicated to serving Maine's veterans.
We are looking for someone who is available to work one Saturday per month, with the opportunity to pick up additional weekday shifts as needed. Whether you're seeking extra income, greater flexibility, or a chance to become part of an outstanding healthcare team, this is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door with a strong organization.
Why Join Maine Veterans' Homes?
- Flexible per diem schedule
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced pharmacy team
- Meaningful work supporting the care of Maine's veterans
- Potential for future career opportunities within a highly respected organization
- Supportive, collaborative work environment
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
What We Are Looking For
- PharmD or post-graduate degree from an accredited program
- Active Maine Pharmacist license
- Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
- Long-term care, institutional, or clinical pharmacy experience preferred but not required
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 and possess an active Maine Pharmacist license. Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently 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, 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 Per Diem Pharmacist at MAINE VETERANS HOMES a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pharmacy — ranked against 10,314 active Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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