Location: Independence, MO

Start Date: 09-22-2025

End Date: 12-15-2025

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (exact days/schedule to be confirmed; weekend expectations provided with assignment)

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 sterile IV compounding using Dose Edge to ensure safe, accurate preparations
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy technicians, including Pyxis checks and first-dose handling
• Perform medication verification and order review in the Meditech EMR to safeguard patient care
• Manage vancomycin, aminoglycoside and anticoagulant dosing—apply clinical judgment to optimize therapy
• Coordinate with nursing and clinical teams for timely medication delivery and emergency box readiness
• Lead decentralized pharmacy activities on the day shift to support hospital-wide coverage

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Pharmacy School (required)
• Current license to practice Pharmacy in Missouri (required)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant pharmacy experience preferred
• ACLS and BLS certifications are a plus
• NICU experience is a plus for candidates with neonatal exposure
• Comfort supervising technicians and working with automated systems (Dose Edge, Pyxis, Pak Edge)

Education

• Degree from an accredited Pharmacy School

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on familiarity with Dose Edge for sterile compounding verification
• Experience using Pyxis and Pak Edge automated dispensing systems
• Working knowledge of Meditech EMR workflows for medication orders and documentation
• Strong medication verification and clinical dosing skills (vancomycin, aminoglycosides, anticoagulants)
• Ability to lead and train pharmacy technicians and manage decentralized pharmacy tasks
• Clear communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary hospital teams

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills are valued and your input matters
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you keep credentials current
• Professional development opportunities and hands-on experience with inpatient systems
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Travel support and local onboarding to get you settled quickly
• Access to a collaborative multidisciplinary team and clinical resources
• Flexible scheduling conversations — we try to work with your life outside of work
• A workplace that appreciates dedication, with recognition for great work

Travel Perks: Explore Independence, MO

This is a travel assignment in Independence, Missouri — you’ll be a short drive from Kansas City’s lively scene. Explore the historic Independence Square and the Harry S. Truman National Historic Site, enjoy waterfront trails and boating at Longview Lake, and sample world-famous Kansas City barbecue nearby. Cultural stops like the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and weekend markets are perfect for days off. Great local coffee shops, parks, and easy access to regional highways make weekend escapes and day trips a breeze.

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