Location: Independence, MO

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 13 weeks from start date

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay rate (details provided during interview)

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert inpatient pharmacy services including medication verification and patient-focused medication management
• Perform clinical dosing for vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and anticoagulants to optimize patient safety
• Conduct pain consults and collaborate with care teams to improve patient outcomes
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and oversee sterile compounding using Dose Edge verification
• Manage Pyxis and Pak Edge medication systems, including first dose and emergency med box processes
• Document interventions and medication changes in the Meditech EMR with clear clinical rationale
• Mentor and support pharmacy staff to maintain high standards of practice and service across the 285-bed hospital

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or degree from an accredited Pharmacy School
• Active license to practice pharmacy in Missouri (MO) required
• BLS required and ACLS preferred
• NICU experience is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
• Ability to supervise technicians and manage decentralized pharmacy responsibilities

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree from an accredited Pharmacy School

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on experience with Meditech EMR
• Familiarity with Dose Edge, Pyxis, and Pak Edge systems
• Clinical dosing knowledge for vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and anticoagulants
• Sterile compounding verification processes
• Medication verification workflows and Pyxis management
• Team leadership, collaboration, and patient-centered care

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to reward your hard work
• Generous housing stipend for travel assignments
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you mobile
• Paid time off so you can recharge
• Travel reimbursement for assignment-related expenses
• A supportive team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Independence, MO

Explore Independence and nearby Kansas City during your assignment. Visit the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum or tour Truman’s historic neighborhood in Independence. Enjoy Kansas City’s legendary barbecue, the National WWI Museum and Memorial, and a lively jazz and arts scene. Outdoor lovers can stroll local parks and trails or take short weekend trips to nearby lakes and state parks.

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