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

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks an Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacist to lead antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and improve patient outcomes. The role collaborates with ID consult service, participates in rounds, and reviews orders to optimize antimicrobial use.

The pharmacist will precept students and residents, engage in quality improvement and scholarly activities, and contribute to drug policy development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a healthcare system resource on principles and practices of antimicrobial stewardship and also co-chair the Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee.
• Attend daily multidisciplinary rounds with the Infectious Disease consult service.
• Prospective order review.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns and/or residents.
• Conduct quality improvement projects.
• Engage in scholarly activity.
• Drug policy development.

Skills

Medical diagnosis

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Pharmacy terminology

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PharmD

ACPE education

PGY1 Acute Care Residency

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Attend daily multidisciplinary rounds with the Infectious Disease consult service.
• Prospective order review.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns and/or residents.
• Conduct quality improvement projects.
• Engage in scholarly activity.
• 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

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 years 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.