Location: Independence, MO

Start Date: 09-22-2025

End Date: 12-15-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (specific days determined by unit schedule; weekend coverage per unit needs)

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, dispense, and oversee safe medication use across the inpatient setting, ensuring patients get the right meds at the right time
• Perform and supervise sterile IV compounding using Dose Edge to maintain aseptic technique and patient safety
• Dose and monitor therapeutic regimens such as vancomycin, aminoglycosides, and anticoagulants to optimize outcomes
• Manage medication verification processes, Pyxis checks, and first-dose/ emergency med box workflows
• Lead and mentor pharmacy technicians, fostering efficient and accurate pharmacy operations
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams via Meditech to support coordinated patient care
• Participate in quality improvement and medication safety initiatives to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Pharmacy School (required)
• Licensed to practice Pharmacy in Missouri (MO) — must be active and in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant inpatient pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience with sterile IV compounding and supervising pharmacy technicians
• Proficiency with Dose Edge, Pyxis, Pak Edge and Meditech EMR
• ACLS and BLS preferred
• NICU experience is a plus and will strengthen your candidacy
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety

Education

• Degree from an accredited Pharmacy School

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring (vancomycin, aminoglycosides, anticoagulants)
• Sterile compounding best practices and aseptic technique
• Operational workflows for Pyxis, Dose Edge and Pak Edge systems
• Meditech EMR documentation and interprofessional communication
• Pharmacy laws/regulations and licensure requirements for MO
• Team leadership, supervision of technicians, and workflow optimization
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving under busy inpatient conditions

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for tomorrow
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on practice, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and enjoy your new surroundings
• Professional development support and access to continuing education
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates wins (big and small)
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, share the love, and earn rewards

Travel Perks: Explore Independence, MO

Independence, MO is a great home base for a mix of history and Midwest charm. Explore the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum and stroll historic downtown Independence with its quaint shops and cafes. Outdoor lovers can enjoy nearby Fleming Park and Lake Jacomo for hiking, fishing, and scenic walks. When you crave city life, downtown Kansas City is a short drive away — world-class BBQ, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, lively entertainment districts, and pro sports are all within easy reach. Perfect for weekend adventures or relaxing after a rewarding shift.

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