Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist — Optimize Antibiotic Use

Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP); Hartford (CT); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) seeks a pharmacist to lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. The role drives optimal antimicrobial use, develops pathways, and guides ASP rounds with Infectious Disease physicians.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour workweek, offering strong benefits and health insurance coverage. Prior antimicrobial stewardship experience and certification are preferred but not required.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree (PharmD or MS) or equivalent clinical practice experience; PharmD degree and/or ASHP accredited residency (PGY I) preferred.
• Board Certification preferred
• Antimicrobial Stewardship experience preferred

Aufgaben

• Design and implement pharmacy-based and hospital-wide performance improvement initiatives to ensure appropriate utilization of antimicrobials (e.g., order set and clinical pathway development, antibiotic time-out processes, automatic IV to PO and antibiotic dose adjustments by pharmacy, antibiotic review at transitions of care)
• Provide ASP performance updates to the Director of Pharmacy, Chief of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers
• Participate in multi-disciplinary antimicrobial stewardship rounds and antibiotic utilization reviews with Infectious Disease physicians
• Provide expertise on appropriate antimicrobial therapy, antibiotic de-escalation, and dose optimization
• Develop performance indicators and dashboards for tracking antimicrobial utilization and other Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) initiatives

Jobbeschreibung

The Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) seeks a pharmacist to lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives at Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. The role drives optimal antimicrobial use, develops pathways, and guides ASP rounds with Infectious Disease physicians.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour workweek, offering strong benefits and health insurance coverage. Prior antimicrobial stewardship experience and certification are preferred but not required.