Infectious Disease Pharmacist Lead & Strategist

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and paid leave

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a pharmacist with infectious diseases expertise to optimize antimicrobial therapy, lead antimicrobial stewardship efforts, and educate patients and healthcare teams. The role emphasizes medication safety, pharmacotherapy consultations, and participation in interdisciplinary rounds across Atlantic Health facilities in New Jersey.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD, NJ licensure, and hospital pharmacy experience, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and

Qualifications

• PharmD degree required.
• Current active New Jersey pharmacist license.
• 2+ years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review medication regimens and optimize therapy per guidelines.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication use and adherence.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust therapy; participate in rounds and provide pharmacotherapy recommendations.
• Provide drug information to staff and patients as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement and document interventions in EHR.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students as needed.
• Conduct antimicrobial stewardship activities and infectious disease consults.

Education

PharmD degree

NJ State Board of Pharmacy license

Hospital pharmacy experience

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a pharmacist with infectious diseases expertise to optimize antimicrobial therapy, lead antimicrobial stewardship efforts, and educate patients and healthcare teams. The role emphasizes medication safety, pharmacotherapy consultations, and participation in interdisciplinary rounds across Atlantic Health facilities in New Jersey.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD, NJ licensure, and hospital pharmacy experience, with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and