Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care

M-F Day shift

Pay Range

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads and coordinates antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to optimize antimicrobial use improve patient outcomes and reduce resistance.
• Evaluates microbiologic and pharmacologic data to design evidence-based antimicrobial regimens tailored to individual patient needs.
• Collaborates with infectious disease providers microbiology infection prevention and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement antimicrobial guidelines protocols and order sets.
• Monitors antimicrobial prescribing trends resistance patterns and clinical outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and education.
• Provides education and training to healthcare professionals on antimicrobial stewardship principles appropriate antimicrobial use and emerging resistance threats.
• Reviews and interprets culture and sensitivity reports to guide appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of antimicrobial stewardship metrics and reporting tools including regulatory compliance with CDC Joint Commission and CMS standards.
• Supports formulary management by evaluating antimicrobial agents for inclusion restriction or removal based on efficacy safety cost and resistance data.
• Participates in the on-call prior authorization program rotating one week out of every five. On-call hours are from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
• Oversees pharmaceutical care including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
• Uses effective patient education techniques to counsel patients and caregivers on antimicrobial therapy adverse effects compliance and administration.
• Practices in compliance with organizational policies and procedures as well as local state and federal regulations.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy students residents and healthcare learners in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious diseases.
• Participates in medical emergencies and infection-related outbreak responses when applicable.
• Supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities including reporting adverse drug events and antimicrobial-related issues.
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members to ensure safe and efficient workflows and regulatory compliance.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required.
• Board certification in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy (BCIDP) or Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) preferred
• Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.

Education Required:

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
• PGY1 pharmacy residency training or equivalent
• PGY2 infectious disease pharmacy residency strongly preferred
• Board certification (BCIDP) preferred
• Current pharmacist license in North Carolina or ability to obtain

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist including residency.
• PGY1 residency required; PGY2 residency in Infectious Diseases or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship program development or participation required.
• Direct experience with training education or preceptor roles required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Advanced knowledge of infectious diseases microbiology pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics and antimicrobial resistance.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills for stewardship metrics and clinical decision-making.
• Excellent communication collaboration and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in clinical decision support tools and electronic health records.
• Demonstrates leadership team building and conflict resolution skills.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
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• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program