Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Sappington, MO, United States - Mercy

Description

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Coordinate Antimicrobial Stewardship at Mercy Hospital South.

Coordinate with the Infectious Disease department, as well as other services, in promoting appropriate use of antimicrobials with the goal of enhancing patient health outcomes while minimizing adverse events, reducing antimicrobial resistance, and decreasing unnecessary costs.

Responsible for maintaining the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, acting as a liaison between Pharmacy Services, Medical Service and Nursing Services, as well as providing education to all health care professionals.

Serve as co-chair and facilitate meetings for Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee, which is an advisory committee that reports to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the management of drug use in targeted patient populations. Provides drug information services and adverse event monitoring as required for the Health System. Serves as a mentor to staff and clinical staff pharmacists in regards to clinical judgment and clinical practices. Maintain/enhance pharmacotherapeutic skills through the reading of primary literature, national guidelines and/or medical references. Responsible for monitoring and assisting in the management of drug use in targeted patient populations. Provides drug information services and adverse event monitoring as required for the Health System. Serves as a mentor to staff and clinical staff pharmacists in regards to clinical judgment and clinical practices. Maintain/enhance pharmacotherapeutic skills through the reading of primary literature, national guidelines and/or medical references. Clinical Coordinator coordinates preceptors, students and residence. Doctor of Pharmacy with completion of PGY1 residency preferred; PGY2 residency or fellowship in Infectious Disease preferred.

Experience:
Strong clinical practice experience in Infectious Disease preferred.
BPS Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP) preferred.
Commensurate with advanced clinical pharmacy degree training. Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period
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