Retail Pharmacist

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Retail Pharmacist at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. This full-time position requires a B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD, with a current state pharmacist license, and ideally 3 years of retail experience. The role involves assisting pharmacy operations, ensuring patient safety, and providing pharmaceutical care across various medical fields. Join a team committed to patient outcomes and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current state Registered Pharmacist License required.
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• At least 3 years of previous pharmacy retail experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems and databases required.
• 340B program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Retail Pharmacy Manager in outpatient pharmacy operations.
• Coordinate pharmacy department activities for quality pharmaceutical care.
• Ensure patient safety in various medical fields.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Pharmacy computer systems

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Ambulatory Pharmacy Team experience

Education

B.S. degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Current state Registered Pharmacist License

APhA Immunization Certification

BLS

Job description

Overview

Department: Retail Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time, 40 Hours, Variable Shifts (Days/Evenings)

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: 12 High Street, Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and clinically skilled Pharmacist to join our collaborative Retail team. This role offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic hospital environment where patient safety, clinical excellence, and teamwork are at the center of everything we do.

This position is ideal for a Pharmacist who values collaboration, critical thinking, and compassionate care. Central Maine Healthcare supports professional growth, continuing education, and innovation in pharmacy practice while serving a diverse patient population—including rural and medically complex communities throughout Maine.

Join Central Maine Healthcare and be part of an organization where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, your contributions are valued, and your work supports a mission of exceptional care close to home.

Responsibilities

The Retail Pharmacist will assist the Retail Pharmacy Manager in outpatient pharmacy operations. Coordinates the activities of the pharmacy department to provide the highest quality of pharmaceutical care to all patients served by the hospital or the outpatient pharmacy, while ensuring patient safety. The scope of patient care provided may include: General Medicine/Surgical, Intensive Care Services, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Care, Oncology, Perioperative, Geriatrics, and Outpatient Services including Immunizations, Meds to Beds, and coordination with Pharmacotherapy, Population Health, and Specialty Pharmacy teams.

Qualifications

• Current state Registered Pharmacist License required.
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• At least 3 years of previous pharmacy retail experience preferred.
• Previous retail supervisory or PIC experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills required.
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems, spreadsheets, word processing programs, and other databases required.
• APhA Immunization Certification and BLS required.
• Experience working with Ambulatory Pharmacy Teams preferred.
• 340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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