Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist - Hybrid (ME)

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC; Maine; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Additional employee perks

Job summary

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist to support statewide antimicrobial stewardship efforts within the Healthcare Epidemiology Program. This hybrid role is remote-eligible per Maine policy and requires relocation to Maine.

The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with part-time or full-time options and 10-20% in-state travel.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist credential (RPh or PharmD).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a clinical, retail, or consulting pharmacist.
• Experience analyzing antibiotic utilization (AU) data across various data sets.
• Proven ability to lead statewide or large-scale antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in hosting and managing virtual meetings (Teams, Zoom).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts for varied audiences.
• Strong analytical, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required for in-state travel).

Responsibilities

• Identify, access, and evaluate AR datasets (e.g., NHSN AU/AR, Medicare Part D, CDC Patient Safety Atlas, All-Payer Claims Data).
• Lead statewide antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) performance improvement initiatives across healthcare facility types.
• Collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes, and other partners to increase adherence to AMS core elements.
• Develop AR/AMS educational materials for frontline healthcare workers and the public.
• Support annual Antibiotics Awareness Week activities, including social media, educational content, and presentations.
• Engage healthcare facility leadership to discuss AMS strategies and AR reduction opportunities.
• Use data to identify priority areas and determine baseline and success metrics for AR reduction activities.
• Partner with Infection Preventionists on onsite or virtual assessments of facility antimicrobial practices.
• Chair or co-chair state AR/AMS workgroups.
• Submit weekly activity reports and monthly progress reports (as applicable).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC in Augusta, Maine, is seeking an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist to support statewide antimicrobial stewardship efforts within the Healthcare Epidemiology Program. This hybrid role is remote-eligible per Maine policy and requires relocation to Maine.

The position offers a Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with part-time or full-time options and 10-20% in-state travel.