AR Pharmacist – Public Health Stewardship (Hybrid, ME)

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 68,501,000 - 92,678,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote eligibility (Maine)

Job summary

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), in partnership with Public Consulting Group, is seeking an Antimicrobial Resistance Pharmacist to support Maine’s AR/AMS initiatives. The role emphasizes antimicrobial data analysis, stewardship leadership across facilities, and statewide collaboration with healthcare leaders.

The position is part-time (<30 hours/week) in Augusta, ME, with hybrid remote eligibility under Maine policy. Applicants must be licensed pharmacists with 5+ years of experience and strong data, communication, and educational materials skills.

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.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation 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.

Skills

Pharmacist licensed

5+ years experience

Antimicrobial stewardship

Data analysis

MS Office

Virtual meeting tools

Education

Pharmacist degree (PharmD or RPh)

Tools

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), in partnership with Public Consulting Group, is seeking an Antimicrobial Resistance Pharmacist to support Maine’s AR/AMS initiatives. The role emphasizes antimicrobial data analysis, stewardship leadership across facilities, and statewide collaboration with healthcare leaders.

The position is part-time (<30 hours/week) in Augusta, ME, with hybrid remote eligibility under Maine policy. Applicants must be licensed pharmacists with 5+ years of experience and strong data, communication, and educational materials skills.