Job Title: PHARM
Location: Hebron, Nebraska
Schedule: 7:00AM – 3:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $98 – $105/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a PHARM for a temporary assignment in Hebron, Nebraska. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a PHARM:
• Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes, including advising physicians on drug therapy, toxicity, side effects, and appropriate dosing
• Prepare and dispense all medications within the facility, overseeing non-pharmacist personnel involved in the medication use process
• Ensure all prescription and medication orders are accurate, complete, and appropriate for individual patients in compliance with all state and federal legal requirements
• Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff, providing timely information on pharmaceuticals, therapeutic options, drug usage and compatibility, and regulatory standards
• Conduct and evaluate medication use reviews, assessing patient compliance and outcomes, and suggest modifications to achieve desired therapeutic results
• Instruct patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs and make patient care rounds with physicians to evaluate patient progress as needed
• Individualize medication regimens using sound pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles, continually improving the delivery of pharmaceutical care
• Ensure medicinal products are stored appropriately and securely in accordance with state and federal requirements
• Respond to medication-related queries from within the hospital, other hospitals, and the general public
• Maintain strict standards of confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA recommendations and regulations
• Stay current with changing drug knowledge and healthcare developments in collaboration with medical staff and colleagues
• Write guidelines for drug use within the hospital and long-term care facilities, preparing drug and therapeutic bulletins and implementing related policies and procedures
• Provide information related to budgets and drug expenditures
• Process all cash and credit transactions as required, providing patients with proper receipts and related information
• Attend required meetings and participate in facility and community committees as requested
• Mentor healthcare professionals in training, including pharmacy, medical, and nursing students, through both practical and didactic experiences
• Provide monthly consulting to contracted long-term care facilities
• Perform other duties as needed
• Comply with all compliance program requirements including the Code of Conduct, Compliance Manual, and supporting policies
• Participate in all required education and training programs regarding compliance
• Maintain current Nebraska pharmacist licensure
Benefits for a PHARM:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
