Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Disease In-Patient

Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Disease, Full-Time, (In-Patient)

The Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist leads efforts in promoting appropriate utilization of antimicrobial to improve patient outcomes, minimize adverse drug events, antimicrobial resistance, and costs. Serve as a healthcare system resource on principles and practices of antimicrobial stewardship and also co-chair the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee. Other major responsibilities include: attending daily multidisciplinary rounds with the Infectious Disease consult service; prospective order review;

precepting pharmacy students, interns and/or residents; conduct quality improvement projects; scholarly activity; and drug policy development.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer service.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications.
• Advanced Pharmacy knowledge of pharmacy terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

Three years of experience working Acute Care Inpatient Pharmacy

Graduation from PGY1 Acute Care Residency preferred and will substitute for two years of experience

License/Registration/Certification

Current Texas Pharmacy License required

Infectious Disease Certification from Board of Pharmacy Specialties, or obtain certification within 3 year of hire.

Certification in ACPE accredited Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate Program

ACPE Compounded Sterile Products within 3 months of hire and Bi-Annual IV competency demonstration.

Education and Training:

Graduated from accredited School of Pharmacy.

ACPE approved continuing education per year sufficient to maintain BPS Infectious Disease Certification.