Infectious Disease Pharmacist: Leader in Stewardship & Care

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ seeks an experienced pharmacist specializing in infectious diseases to optimize antimicrobial therapy and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities include antimicrobial stewardship, education of patients and caregivers, participation in rounds, and precepting residents and students. Strong pharmacotherapy knowledge and hospital experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with hospital experience and pharmacotherapy expertise.
• Infectious disease pharmacotherapy knowledge and stewardship.
• Ability to participate in interdisciplinary rounds and provide drug information.

Responsibilities

• Review patient regimens and optimize therapy per guidelines.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication use and adherence.
• Monitor outcomes and adjust therapy as needed; participate in rounds.
• Provide pharmacotherapy consults and defense of recommendations.
• Document interventions and recommendations in the EHR.
• Precept pharmacy residents and students as needed.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy expertise

Infectious disease pharmacotherapy

Antimicrobial stewardship

Medication reconciliation

Clinical rounds participation

Precepting residents and students

Drug information

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Pharmacy Information System

Job description

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ seeks an experienced pharmacist specializing in infectious diseases to optimize antimicrobial therapy and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities include antimicrobial stewardship, education of patients and caregivers, participation in rounds, and precepting residents and students. Strong pharmacotherapy knowledge and hospital experience are essential.