Pharmacy recruitment and pharmacist jobs in Maine.
Quad Recruitment places pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy leaders with Maine employers, from Portland and Bangor hospitals to community pharmacies in coastal towns and rural northern Maine. We check Maine Board of Pharmacy licensing for pharmacists and technicians before you meet anyone, so you only see people who can start.
Employment and pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacy jobs in Maine right now.
Live Maine roles appear below as soon as they go live. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume and our US team will tell you about Maine roles first.
How pharmacy licensing works in Maine.
Maine's pharmacist workforce is small, so licensing timelines matter when you are hiring from out of state. Pharmacists need extra board authorizations for immunizing and collaborative practice, and technicians must be licensed before they start training.
NAPLEX plus the MPJE
The Maine Board of Pharmacy requires the NAPLEX and the Maine MPJE, which covers the Maine Pharmacy Act, board rules and federal law. Applicants apply only after passing both exams.
MPJE plus NABP transfer
Pharmacists licensed in another state pass the Maine MPJE and include the NABP license transfer application with their Maine application.
Licensed before training
Maine pharmacy technicians must hold a board license before they begin training or work, and renew it every year by December 31. Each pharmacy must run a training program led by a Maine-licensed pharmacist.
Separate board authorizations
Maine pharmacists need separate board authorizations to administer drugs and immunizations and to practice collaborative drug therapy management, on top of their pharmacist license.
Source: Maine Board of Pharmacy (Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation) and Maine Pharmacy Act, 32 M.R.S. Chapter 117; Board Rules Chapter 7. Requirements change, so always confirm with the board before you apply.
Where we recruit pharmacy staff in Maine.
Maine's hiring market is concentrated in the south, with long distances and small communities further north and Down East. We plan every search around where the role is.
Portland and Southern Maine
Hospital, ambulatory care and retail pharmacy in the state's largest metro area.
Lewiston and Auburn
Hospital and community pharmacy roles in central southern Maine.
Augusta and Waterville
Regional hospitals, government and community pharmacy in the capital area.
Bangor
The main hospital and pharmacy hub for central, eastern and northern Maine.
Midcoast and Down East
Community pharmacy and small hospitals in coastal towns where hiring often means relocation.
Aroostook County
Rural hospitals and pharmacies that need pharmacists comfortable working independently.
Maine pharmacy roles we fill.
From a single relief pharmacist to a Director of Pharmacy, these are the settings and roles we recruit for across Maine.
Hire Maine pharmacy staff faster than you can on your own.
Maine has a small pharmacist workforce, so many searches mean attracting someone from another state and getting them through the Maine MPJE. We check license status on the first call and send you a short list of people who are licensed or ready to transfer.
- Maine license and technician credentials checked before you see a resume.
- A short list of strong candidates, not a pile of applications to sift.
- Honest pay advice: if we think your offer is above or below the Maine market, we will tell you, and show you how to stand out.
- Permanent, contract and leadership hiring across the whole market.
Looking for a pharmacy job in Maine?
Pay and living costs differ between Southern Maine and the rest of the state, and coastal and rural living suits people looking for a different pace. We'll be straight with you about what a role is worth.
- Pharmacist, technician and leadership roles across Maine.
- Straight answers on pay, using public salary data rather than guesswork.
- Help with NABP license transfer and the Maine MPJE if you're relocating.
Pharmacy recruitment near Maine.
We recruit pharmacy staff in all 50 states. These are the neighboring markets candidates and employers most often compare.
Maine pharmacy recruitment FAQs.
Who licenses pharmacists in Maine?
The Maine Board of Pharmacy, part of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation. New pharmacists need to pass the NAPLEX and the Maine MPJE before applying.
Can I transfer my pharmacist license to Maine?
Yes. Pass the Maine MPJE, then include the NABP license transfer application with your Maine application.
Do pharmacy technicians need to be licensed in Maine?
Yes. Technicians need a Maine Board of Pharmacy license before they start training or working, and it renews every year by December 31.
How much do pharmacists earn in Maine?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median annual wage for Maine pharmacists at $140,930, and $45,400 for pharmacy technicians (May 2025).
Can Maine pharmacists give vaccines?
Yes, with a separate board authorization to administer drugs and immunizations. Collaborative drug therapy management needs its own authorization too.
Let's fill your Maine pharmacy role.
Tell us about the role, the location and when you need someone to start. Our US team will come back to you with a plan, and an honest view of the market.
Call our US team