Travel Contract

Travel Pharmacist
Sterling, IL
Epic Travel Staffing Allied
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,554/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/18/2024
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,554/week

Description

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel - Pharmacist Inpatient
Shift: Days / 7a-5:30p, 10x4, 40 hrs per weekLength: 13 weeks
Requirements:
  • IL License
  • 1 year experience
  • Hospital experience
  • Successfully completed NAPLEX required
  • Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy required
  • BLS
  • PharmD degree preferred
Other Details:
  • Local candidates accepted
  • COVID Vaccination Status required / Booster Status required
Req. someone with Hospital experience – below is a shift description/position description.
Shift Description: Full-time (80-hour per pay period). Position currently starts between 7:00a - 9:00a, and end between 3:30p-5:30p (historically this has been later 6:30p or 8:30p, and could change based on our staffing level). Pharmacists rotates through various positions including Retail, Inpatient, Chemo, and a decentralized position working on the floors, along with work on a variety of projects (antimicrobial stewardship, 797-compliance, control substance inventory, etc.). In addition, pharmacist may work 1 out of every 4 weekends (when fully staffed this historically becomes 1 out of every 8). The closing pharmacist or the weekend pharmacist is responsible for being on-call. On-call pharmacist must be able to come into the pharmacy when pharmacy is typically closed to complete a needed task when requested to do so by the nurse overnight shift supervisor. These tasks may include the preparation of hazardous IV drugs.

POSITION PURPOSE:Provides clinical support and distribution services in coordination with physician and nursing services in delivering quality and cost-effective drug therapy to patients. Supervise and direct support personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Reviews orders/prescriptions for clarity and ambiguity, potential allergic reactions, drug interactions, incompatibilities, rational drug therapy, accuracy and appropriateness of dose and route of administration. Accurately and timely enters medication therapy orders into the computer systems. Responds appropriately to computer screenings recognizing limitations of computer systems. Able to identify and resolve medication related problems in cooperation with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.• Provides concise, accurate, relevant and timely drug information to physicians, nurses other health care professionals, patients and families. Demonstrates ability to use appropriate reference sources to answer drug information inquiries. Able to refer questions to appropriate resource if unable to provide requested information.• Initiates and documents clinical interventions. Follows up on incomplete interventions from the previous shift. Actively participates in medication error, adverse drug reaction reporting. Actively participates in drug usage evaluations, target drug programs, and other clinical programs on a daily basis. Maintains professional knowledge base, clinically and operationally. Accepts concept of pharmaceutical care and applies its principles in practice.• Assists in training of new staff members and continued training of other staff members. Supervises the activities of support personnel to assure proper preparation of all medications and supplies for dispensing. Able to perform technician responsibilities, as required. Follows department, hospital and health system policies and procedures. Supports teamwork efforts of department within each facility and across facilities. Responsible as pharmacist in charge in absence of department management.• Pharmacists may be assigned responsibilities in special function areas of the department, including (but not limited to) home infusion, critical care, manufacturing and ambulatory care. Pharmacists must provide drug therapy monitoring, drug information and patient/family education and other duties, according to the needs and requirements of the special area.• Pharmacists are responsible for checking of medications dispensed from pharmacy, whether individual orders or floor stock. Maintains records according to requirements. Monitors controlled substances, stock levels of all drugs and supplies. Assures consistent and smooth operations. Maintains security of area, drugs and supplies. Upholds obligations to prevent, deter, and report suspected drug diversion, loss and shortages.• Shows flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities and job requirements. Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and deadlines for both routine and non-routine activities. Able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Able to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests. Shows concern for provision of high quality, timely products and services. Assists in maintaining smooth operations of department.
SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required. PharmD degree preferred.• Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist Licensure required.
COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

Epic Travel Staffing:
  • Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
  • Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
  • Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
  • Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
  • Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
  • Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
  • We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to allied positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).

Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Allied Job ID #904864. Pay package is based on 10.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: travel pharmacist

Employer

Epic Travel Staffing Allied

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At Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health Services), you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime. We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002. It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation. Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose.
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