Pharmacy
A Look Back: C&A Community Video
C&A (parent company of Aureus Medical Group) employees have had a busy year helping out those less fortunate by hosting fundraisers, voluteering, and spreading the message of goodwill through the community. As we gear up for our annual holiday AurElves volunteer campaign (from Thanksgiving to Christmas), take a look back at last year’s AurElves project and [...]
Winter Workouts
With the weather turning colder in most areas of the country, the natural instinct is to hibernate in our homes. Shorter daylight hours, chilly temps, and the crazy hours of healthcare workers make curling up with your Snuggie seem like the best idea ever. However, your workouts should not fall by the wayside when the thermometer dips.
Essential Items for Traveling Assignments
Tired of stressing? Want to make your travel assignments more enjoyable? We at Aureus do not want you to stress over the little things! As a contract employee, you should be enjoying your assignment instead of dealing with the unexpected. However we all know the unexpected is inevitable, but how do you plan for it? We have compiled a list of helpful items your fellow travelers swear by. Here are a few items to take on your next assignment so that you can be better prepared for what life can throw at you!
Aureus Medical Blog Celebrates One Year Anniversary
Can it really be one year since we started the Aureus Medical blog? They say that time flies when you’re having fun – and even though this past year has not been easy for many people because of the job market and the overall economy – life has been okay for most in our profession and we here at Aureus have been having a lot of fun working with all of you during this last year.
Set Yourself Apart in a Competitive Market
Today’s contract employee and direct hire markets are 180 degrees different from the market two years ago. Back then, there were an abundance of jobs and high demand for both contract and full-time staff. Pay was better, benefits were better, and employees had all the leverage. However, the market has shifted drastically over the past couple years.
Preparing for your Next Assignment
No matter how many assignments you’ve worked, it can be a nerve wrecking experience when you arrive on your first day. Make sure to do as much as possible to prepare for your first few days. Here are a few suggestions that will help you prepare for a new assignment
Keys to Successful Communication
According to Wikipedia, communication is the process of transferring information from one entity to another. So what does this mean to a traveler? With much of our communication taking place through email or voicemails nowadays it’s very important to make sure your message is clear. Whether you’re communicating with your recruiter or the daytime manager in the ER, it’s very easy for communication to suffer.
Social Media DOs and DON’Ts
Everyone seems to be on Facebook, Twitter, or one of the many other social networking sites out there. These are great ways to keep in touch with friends and family. But in this age of “sharing” on these sites, some may overshare! This could cause problems when searching for a new assignment or a full-time position. According to a 2009 CareerBuilder survey, 45% of employers screen job seekers through social media.
How Important Are References?
Over the years I have read many valuable articles. Some were very specific to my particular field of sales and marketing and some were regarding customer service, the latter of which most of us can relate. In my opinion, no matter what industry you are associated with, I think this article from Advance for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine is extremely important. It made an impact on my thought process in regards to references and I thought you could benefit from reading it.
4th of July Safety
As healthcare workers, you know that the 4th of July brings in more injuries than usual with fireworks being the culprit. Several people die and many thousands more are injured each year in fireworks related accidents. Most injuries are to the hands, fingers, face and eyes. Keep yourself safe by preventing fireworks injuries. Don’t become a patient at your own facility!
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