Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care

Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care

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Department
: 38438 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy:
Acute Care

Status
:
Full time
Benefits Eligible
:
Yes
Hours Per Week
: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
: M-F Day shift
Pay Range
: $62.15 - $93.25

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.

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