Clinical Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship - Miami, United States - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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The University of Miami/UHealth has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship.


SUMMARY

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist shall carry out duties assigned by the Director and departmental policy and procedures.

These functions shall be carried out in accordance with all state/federal laws, JCAHO standards, and hospital/departmental policies and procedures.


CORE FUNCTIONS

• Support the organization's Antimicrobial Stewardship goals and initiatives.
• Assist in establishing and expanding clinical services in area of practice of Infectious Diseases. Evaluate antimicrobial medication orders accurately and safely.
• Provide accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the hospital's professional staff and providers.
• Provide pharmacy consultation services to the medical staff (e.g. pharmacokinetic monitoring, IV to PO conversions, etc.).
• Review requests for restricted antimicrobials.
• Monitor, evaluate and intervene in patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care.
• Advocate for optimal diagnostic testing and antimicrobial use to improve clinical outcomes, prevent drug resistance, and enhance safety.
• Assist in the development of medication protocols, order sets, and facilitate medication utilization reviews and PI projects.
• Provide mentorship and serve as a clinical resource for staff, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and other health care providers in area of expertise.
• Participate in system-level antimicrobial stewardship research initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver antimicrobial stewardship-related presentations to stakeholders and learners.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified)
• License to practice pharmacy in the state of Florida
• Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or 3 years of relevant clinical experience
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to effectively interpret and use data
• Demonstrated ability to teach, guide, lead, and mentor other professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Infectious Diseases
• Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP)
• Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine.

As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority.

As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination.

Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.


Job Status:
Full time


Employee Type:
Staff


Pay Grade:
H16