Infectious Diseases Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy Specialist – HMC Clinical Pharmacy

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Be Well — wellness programs

Be Balanced — paid time off

Be Secured — retirement benefits

Be Rewarded — tuition reimbursement

Be Supported — HR services

Résumé du poste

The Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Penn State Hershey Medical Center provides advanced clinical expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious disease pharmacotherapy for adult and pediatric patients, collaborating with ID physicians, microbiology and infection prevention to optimize therapy.

Responsibilities include recommending drug, dose, route and duration based on patient factors and susceptibility, monitoring efficacy and toxicity, and

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible to practice pharmacy in Pennsylvania.
• PGY-2 Infectious Disease residency with BCIDP required within 1 year.
• PGY-1 general practice residency + 3 years relevant experience and BCIDP required within 1 year.
• Six years relevant experience and BCIDP required within 1 year.

Responsabilités

• Provide advanced clinical expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious disease pharmacotherapy for adult and pediatric patients.
• Collaborate with ID physicians, microbiology, and infection prevention to optimize antimicrobial use.
• Recommend drug, dose, route and duration based on patient factors and susceptibility; monitor efficacy and toxicity.

Connaissances

Pharmacy license

Infectious diseases

BCIDP certification

Residency training

Outils

BCIDP

Description du poste

Infectious Diseases Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy Specialist - HMC Clinical Pharmacy

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

***$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify ***

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Hours:8-Hour Shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides advanced clinical expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and infectious disease pharmacotherapy services for both adult and pediatric populations. As a subject matter expert, this role collaborates with infectious disease physicians, microbiology, and infection prevention teams to optimize antimicrobial use and improve patient outcomes by assisting providers in optimizing antimicrobial therapy by recommending appropriate drug, dose, route, and duration based on patient factors and pathogen susceptibility and monitoring for efficacy and toxicity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Pennsylvania.
• A PGY-2 Infectious Disease residency with BCIDP required within one (1) year of hiring
• A PGY-1 general practice residency + three (3) years of relevant experience and BCIDP required within one (1) year of hiring
• Six (6) years of relevant experience and BCIDP required within one (1) year of hiring

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.