Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist

Azza HealthCare Agency; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency in the United States seeks a Pharmacist to deliver safe, effective medication therapy, develop and monitor care plans focused on patient outcomes and quality of life.

You will interpret orders, manage drug interactions, educate teams and patients, and supervise staff. The role emphasizes adherence to safety, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Bachelor's in Pharmacy is required; master's preferred; strong clinical knowledge and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy is required; master's degree preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication.
• Supervisory and leadership abilities in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care tailored to patient care areas.
• Review orders, patient profiles, and monitor drug interactions.
• Recommend formulary alternatives based on clinical parameters.
• Collaborate with medical staff on therapy issues and review laboratory results.
• Educate healthcare professionals and patients, including discharge medication counseling.
• Calculate dosages, verify orders, and prepare sterile and compounded medications.
• Manage supplies, supervise pharmacy staff and students, and ensure compliance with standards.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues and update policies.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Communication

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview: The Pharmacist delivers safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy, developing and monitoring evidence-based care plans focused on patient outcomes and quality of life. They assess medication appropriateness, safety, adherence, and laboratory parameters, providing expert drug information to healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care tailored to specific patient care areas.
• Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, review patient medication profiles, and monitor for drug interactions and contraindications.
• Recommend formulary alternatives based on clinical parameters.
• Collaborate with medical staff on drug therapy issues and review laboratory results.
• Educate healthcare professionals and patients, including discharge medication counseling.
• Calculate dosages, verify orders, and prepare sterile and compounded medications.
• Manage supplies, supervise pharmacy staff and students, and ensure compliance with departmental standards.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to resolve pharmacy-related issues and contribute to policy updates.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; a master's degree is preferred. The role demands strong clinical knowledge, attention to detail, excellent communication, and supervisory skills. The environment is primarily clinical, requiring adherence to safety and quality standards.