Location: Independence, MO

Start Date: 09-22-2025

End Date: 12-15-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour

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

• Verify medications and perform accurate medication reconciliation to keep patients safe
• Compound and verify sterile IVs using Dose Edge procedures and best practices
• Provide therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments for vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and anticoagulants
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy technicians, including Pyxis and Pak Edge checks
• Perform medication verification, first-dose checks and manage emergency med boxes
• Collaborate with clinical teams on pain consults and medication-related recommendations
• Document interventions in the EMR (Meditech) and communicate effectively with providers

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Pharmacy School (required)
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in Missouri (MO) — active, in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of relevant inpatient pharmacy experience
• ACLS and BLS preferred
• NICU experience is a plus
• Comfortable using Dose Edge, Pyxis, Pak Edge and Meditech

Education

• Degree from an accredited Pharmacy School

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of inpatient pharmacy workflows and sterile compounding
• Clinical dosing expertise for vancomycin, aminoglycosides and anticoagulants
• Experience with medication verification workflows and Pyxis management
• Familiarity with Dose Edge verification processes and Pak Edge systems
• Proficient with Meditech EMR documentation
• Excellent communication, teamwork and supervisory skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and potential employer match
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and hassle-free
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for your move to the assignment
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and share the good vibes
• A supportive multidisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Independence, MO

Explore Independence and nearby Kansas City during your assignment: visit the Truman Presidential Library & Museum and Harry S. Truman National Historic Site for a bit of presidential history, stroll the charming Independence Square with local shops and restaurants, and enjoy regional barbecue favorites. Outdoor lovers can find local parks, walking and biking trails for weekend adventures, while Kansas City’s museums (Nelson-Atkins), lively music and dining scenes are a short drive away—perfect for day trips and weekend explorations.

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