Pharmacist in Charge (RPh) - Penobscot Community Health Center

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$71k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday4-day week · 4×10s

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

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Job Description

Pharmacist in Charge | Penobscot Community Health Center, Bangor, Maine

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking a Pharmacist in Charge to serve in our busy pharmacy location at Penobscot Community Health Center in Bangor, Maine. Work with passionate, integrated care teams providing high-quality care and services, modeling kindness, dignity, and respect to all. This is a robust opportunity in a nationally recognized Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

The position is planned for full-time 40 hours per week, generally four 10-hour shifts.

Monday – Thursday

Highlights of the Position Include

  • Supervises the dispensing of prescription medications
  • Maintains inventory control over OTC and prescription medications
  • Performs Pharmacist in Charge responsibilities defined by Maine Board of Pharmacy
  • Performs supervisor role for pharmacy technicians
  • Ensures compliance with in-house 340B program
  • Serves as a clinical resource for clinic providers
  • Acts as a preceptor for our Pharmacy Residency Programs
  • Works with other PICs, Pharmacy Operations Manager, and Executive Clinical Director of Pharmacy on new initiatives and day to day operations
  • Other related duties as assigned

Why PCHC?

  • FQHC with integrated Medical Home Model
  • Embedded Behavioral Health, Recovery Treatment, Pharmacy, Lab, and Infusion
  • Highly innovative programs and care models
  • Collaborative environment between pharmacy and clinics
  • Engaged and supportive patient population
  • Collegial professional atmosphere with informed leadership
  • Flexible schedules supportive of work/life balance
  • Generous compensation and benefits

Penobscot Community Health Care: PCHC is a non-profit organization governed by a board of volunteers. It’s comprised of sixteen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, in Brewer, Old Town, Belfast and Jackman.

We offer a wide range of services including family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health and recovery treatment, specialty services, pharmacy and both shelter and healthcare for those experiencing homelessness.

Our integrated medical home model supports our mission and vision in which everyone has access to quality, cost effective health care. Our services support anAd empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources.

Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity and a sense of belonging.

Greater Bangor Area: Bangor is a historic, riverside city just half-an-hour from Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National park and Maine’s storied mid-coast region.

Enjoy the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – and be inspired by all of Maine’s natural beauty and resources at your doorstep! Bangor is Maine’s third largest city, with its own International airport. It’s a short drive to Boston (3 hrs.) and Portland’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.).

Limitless 4-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private educational opportunities make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.

Why Choose PCHC?

Join a nationally recognized, mission-driven organization that’s leading the way

in community healthcare:

  • Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a Patient-Centered Medical Home model
  • Supportive leadership and collegial culture
  • Competitive compensation & comprehensive benefit packages
  • CME Reimbursement
  • Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays!

Life in Bangor, Maine

Enjoy the perfect blend of career and lifestyle in a welcoming, vibrant

community:

  • Less than one hour from Acadia National Park
  • Easy access to Portland (2 hrs.) and Boston (3 hrs.) via I-95
  • International airport for convenient travel
  • Thriving arts, culture, and dining scene
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
  • Four-season outdoor recreation right at your doorstep

Ready to Learn More?

We’d love to connect with you.

Contact

Provider Recruitment at PCHC

207.992.9200 recruitment@pchc.com [recruitment@pchc.com]

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Pharmacist in Charge supervises the dispensing of medications, maintains inventory control, and ensures compliance with the 340B program. They also act as a clinical resource for providers and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy residency programs.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed pharmacist capable of performing Pharmacist in Charge responsibilities as defined by the Maine Board of Pharmacy. Strong leadership skills are required to supervise pharmacy technicians and collaborate with integrated care teams.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy ManagementMedication Dispensing340B Program ComplianceClinical Resource ManagementPreceptingSupervisionClinical LeadershipPatient Care

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 44 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 52% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Penobscot Community Health Care holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 10 active listings.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

7
<$140k
1
$145k
4
$155k-170k
7
$170k-185k
3
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
5%
CME allowance
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bangor

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,511/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Bangor, ME metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Penobscot Community Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Bangor, ME
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME Reimbursement
Generous PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Flexible Schedules
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision