Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (Public Health)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary employer?

Job summary

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) is seeking an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (Public Health) based in Augusta, ME. The role offers hybrid work within Maine, with standard hours Mon-Fri 8am-5pm and travel 10–20% in-state.

The position supports statewide AR reduction efforts and antimicrobial stewardship across healthcare facilities. The AR Specialist analyzes antimicrobial data, leads AMS performance improvements, and develops educational materials for frontline staff and the

Qualifications

• Pharmacist credential (RPh or PharmD) required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ clinical, retail, or consulting pharmacist experience.
• Experience analyzing antibiotic utilization (AU) data across data sets.
• Proven ability to lead statewide 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 (in-state travel).

Responsibilities

• Analyze AR datasets and antimicrobial utilization data to identify trends.
• Lead statewide AMS performance improvement initiatives across facilities.
• Collaborate with hospitals, nursing homes, and partners to improve AMS adherence.
• Develop AR/AMS educational materials for frontline staff and public.
• Support Antibiotics Awareness Week activities, including social media and content.
• Engage leadership to discuss AMS strategies and AR reduction opportunities.
• Use data to set baselines and measure AR reduction success.
• Partner with Infection Preventionists on on-site or virtual assessments.
• Chair or co-chair AR/AMS state workgroups.
• Submit weekly activity and monthly progress reports.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacist credential

Experience 5+ years

Antibiotic utilization (AU) data

Lead statewide AMS initiatives

Microsoft Office

Virtual meetings (Teams/Zoom)

Written & verbal communication

Explain complex concepts

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Driver’s license & transportation

Education

Pharmacist degree (RPh or PharmD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Teams / Zoom

Job description

Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist (Public Health)

Location: Augusta, ME

Work Model: Hybrid (Remote Eligible per State of Maine policy) MUST BE LOCATED IN MAINE

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Part-time or Full-time)

On‑Call: None routinely; may be required during public health events

Travel: 10–20% in-state; limited out-of-state opportunities

Pay Range: $108,160.00 - $120,000.00

About the Program

The Healthcare Epidemiology Program works to eliminate Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) in Maine through surveillance, outbreak response, and partnership with federal, state, and local healthcare stakeholders. This role directly supports statewide efforts to reduce AR, improve antimicrobial stewardship, and strengthen public health preparedness.

Position Summary

The Antimicrobial Resistance (AR) Specialist will provide expert support in analyzing antimicrobial utilization and resistance data, advancing antimicrobial stewardship performance across healthcare facilities, and improving statewide AR reduction initiatives. This role includes evaluating AR data sources, leading performance improvement efforts, engaging healthcare leaders, and supporting educational outreach and statewide AR campaigns.

Key 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.

Required 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate training in Antimicrobial Stewardship (SIDP, MAD-ID, etc.).
• Experience with environmental or public health–related AR/AMS initiatives.
• Experience engaging healthcare leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated success preparing performance reports and data-driven insights.

Benefits (Through SSO)

SSO offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Additional employee perks

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Full-time or part-time, depending on agency need.
• Standard hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Hybrid remote eligibility (within Maine) with access to a local public health office.
• Occasional overtime only during public health responses.

Keyword Search

Antimicrobial Resistance, AR Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship, AMS, HAI Prevention, Healthcare Epidemiology, NHSN AU/AR, CDC Antibiotic Awareness Week, Public Health Pharmacy, Pharmacist Jobs Maine, Epidemiology Program Specialist, Infection Prevention, Clinical Pharmacist, Healthcare Data Analysis, Antibiotic Utilization, Outbreak Response, Healthcare Quality Improvement.