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Maine Veterans Homes
Augusta, Maine

Per Diem Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$68.27-$77.24/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

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

Medication dispensingInterdisciplinary collaboration

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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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 28 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 90% of Pharmacy listings

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

  • Includes weekends

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 Maine Veterans Homes

Hospitals and Health Care
Augusta, Maine
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible per diem schedule
Opportunity to work alongside experienced pharmacy team
Meaningful work supporting veterans
Potential for future career opportunities
Supportive, collaborative work environment